Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 205: Other respiratory system diagnoses with mcc
$73,573typical hospital bill
$17,235typical amount paid
$12,892–$21,578range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,573 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 | 26 | $58,083 | $12,892 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 32 | $89,062 | $21,578 |
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.