Pleural Effusion with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 186: Pleural effusion with mcc
$103,894typical hospital bill
$13,719typical amount paid
$12,785–$15,002range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,894 for this stay in 2024, about 7.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $193,478 | $12,785 | |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays | 12 | $55,091 | $13,719 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 12 | $103,894 | $15,002 |
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.