Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$196,650typical hospital bill
$25,065typical amount paid
$19,917–$30,699range paid across 4 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $196,650 for this stay in 2024, about 7.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Heart Hospital | Wichita | 11 | $73,231 | $19,917 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $223,055 | $24,028 | |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | Overland Park | 11 | $254,024 | $26,102 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 19 | $170,246 | $30,699 |
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.