Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 054: Nervous system neoplasms with mcc
$82,334typical hospital bill
$15,158typical amount paid
$11,967–$18,349range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,334 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 11 | $60,177 | $11,967 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 31 | $104,490 | $18,349 |
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.