Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$50,858typical hospital bill
$8,332typical amount paid
$6,790–$9,874range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,858 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 15 | $39,771 | $6,790 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 27 | $61,945 | $9,874 |
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.