Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$285,429typical hospital bill
$41,517typical amount paid
$36,768–$46,267range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $285,429 for this stay in 2024, about 6.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 17 | $377,803 | $36,768 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 33 | $193,056 | $46,267 |
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.