Pleural Effusion with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 186: Pleural effusion with mcc
$36,669typical hospital bill
$12,078typical amount paid
$11,601–$12,555range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,669 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau | 12 | $38,288 | $11,601 | |
| Hannibal Regional Hospital | Hannibal | 13 | $35,051 | $12,555 |
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.