Pneumothorax with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 199: Pneumothorax with mcc
$63,973typical hospital bill
$14,764typical amount paid
$12,274–$17,255range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,973 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | $52,219 | $12,274 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 18 | $75,727 | $17,255 |
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.