Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$20,251typical hospital bill
$5,970typical amount paid
$5,942–$6,081range paid across 4 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,251 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | 15 | $21,755 | $5,942 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 13 | $42,681 | $5,954 | |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 17 | $18,747 | $5,987 | |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo | 12 | $16,872 | $6,081 |
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.