Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$56,207typical hospital bill
$5,800typical amount paid
$5,236–$7,943range paid across 5 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,207 for this stay in 2024, about 9.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's South Hospital | Overland Park | 16 | $56,207 | $5,236 | |
| University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital | Olathe | 14 | $31,780 | $5,585 | |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 22 | $35,620 | $5,800 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 15 | $66,292 | $7,155 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 19 | $69,122 | $7,943 |
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.