Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 166: Other respiratory system o.r. procedures with mcc
$175,675typical hospital bill
$34,051typical amount paid
$28,824–$35,165range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $175,675 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 12 | $307,487 | $28,824 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 16 | $175,675 | $34,051 | |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays | 12 | $93,286 | $35,165 |
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.