Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$34,341typical hospital bill
$10,346typical amount paid
$8,354–$13,490range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,341 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 13 | $24,987 | $8,354 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 12 | $39,952 | $10,346 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 15 | $34,341 | $13,490 |
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.