Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 252: Other vascular procedures with mcc
$196,229typical hospital bill
$33,406typical amount paid
$31,098–$35,714range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $196,229 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 13 | $189,095 | $31,098 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 27 | $203,363 | $35,714 |
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.