Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$275,686typical hospital bill
$38,718typical amount paid
$38,551–$38,884range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $275,686 for this stay in 2024, about 7.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 16 | $143,002 | $38,551 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 12 | $408,370 | $38,884 |
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.