Pleural Effusion with Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 186: Pleural effusion with mcc
$45,757typical hospital bill
$10,949typical amount paid
$10,206–$11,693range paid across 2 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,757 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 15 | $40,935 | $10,206 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 12 | $50,579 | $11,693 |
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.