O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$77,328typical hospital bill
$11,289typical amount paid
$10,381–$12,197range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,328 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Community Hospital | Georgetown | 13 | $81,963 | $10,381 | |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 15 | $72,693 | $12,197 |
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.