Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 987: Non-extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$137,294typical hospital bill
$23,864typical amount paid
$20,944–$26,784range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $137,294 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 12 | $131,181 | $20,944 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 23 | $143,407 | $26,784 |
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.