Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 405: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with mcc
$202,689typical hospital bill
$53,492typical amount paid
$39,921–$67,063range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $202,689 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 17 | $196,274 | $39,921 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 12 | $209,105 | $67,063 |
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.