Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc in Iowa
MS-DRG 406: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with cc
$148,842typical hospital bill
$25,050typical amount paid
$22,421–$27,679range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $148,842 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 11 | $164,939 | $22,421 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 18 | $132,745 | $27,679 |
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.