Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$29,777typical hospital bill
$8,119typical amount paid
$5,220–$9,988range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,777 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | 12 | $34,582 | $5,220 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 26 | $18,095 | $6,673 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 29 | $27,779 | $8,119 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 12 | $34,638 | $8,723 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 12 | $29,777 | $9,988 |
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.