Medical Back Problems with Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 551: Medical back problems with mcc
$46,987typical hospital bill
$16,936typical amount paid
$12,976–$19,766range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,987 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 23 | $41,975 | $12,976 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 20 | $46,987 | $16,936 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 22 | $63,830 | $19,766 |
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.