Pneumothorax with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 200: Pneumothorax with cc
$36,487typical hospital bill
$11,465typical amount paid
$7,997–$11,564range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,487 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 15 | $28,374 | $7,997 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 11 | $46,005 | $11,465 | |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | 12 | $36,487 | $11,564 |
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.