Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$22,177typical hospital bill
$9,480typical amount paid
$8,741–$10,219range paid across 2 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,177 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 12 | $22,211 | $8,741 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 11 | $22,143 | $10,219 |
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.