Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 406: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with cc
$121,373typical hospital bill
$23,458typical amount paid
$21,156–$25,760range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $121,373 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 19 | $119,441 | $21,156 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 22 | $123,305 | $25,760 |
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.