Mini-stroke (TIA) in Nebraska
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$30,282typical hospital bill
$7,338typical amount paid
$6,190–$9,344range paid across 6 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,282 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Health | North Platte | 14 | $29,245 | $6,190 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 12 | $34,624 | $6,274 | |
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln | 11 | $36,088 | $6,907 | |
| Chi Health Immanuel | Omaha | 12 | $31,319 | $7,769 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 11 | $28,899 | $8,874 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 11 | $21,664 | $9,344 |
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.