Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 957: Other o.r. procedures for multiple significant trauma with mcc
$282,493typical hospital bill
$70,797typical amount paid
$70,320–$71,274range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $282,493 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 18 | $295,130 | $70,320 | |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | 12 | $269,856 | $71,274 |
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.