Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 356: Other digestive system o.r. procedures with mcc
$171,853typical hospital bill
$32,694typical amount paid
$27,132–$57,370range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $171,853 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 13 | $135,341 | $27,132 | |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 15 | $171,853 | $32,694 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 17 | $198,543 | $57,370 |
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.