Pleural Effusion with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 186: Pleural effusion with mcc
$68,290typical hospital bill
$12,360typical amount paid
$11,775–$12,945range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,290 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | 20 | $50,971 | $11,775 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 17 | $85,609 | $12,945 |
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.