Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 356: Other digestive system o.r. procedures with mcc
$185,995typical hospital bill
$43,047typical amount paid
$36,433–$49,661range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,995 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 13 | $174,686 | $36,433 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 16 | $197,305 | $49,661 |
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.