Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 436: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with cc
$47,139typical hospital bill
$10,110typical amount paid
$8,538–$11,683range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,139 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 16 | $42,368 | $8,538 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 14 | $51,910 | $11,683 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.