O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$31,888typical hospital bill
$11,523typical amount paid
$11,256–$13,945range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,888 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 11 | $31,888 | $11,256 | |
| Nkc Health | North Kansas City | 14 | $29,024 | $11,523 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 14 | $64,424 | $13,945 |
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.