Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 254: Other vascular procedures without cc/mcc
$80,064typical hospital bill
$14,800typical amount paid
$12,825–$16,776range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $80,064 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | $69,903 | $12,825 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 13 | $90,225 | $16,776 |
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.