Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours in Kentucky
MS-DRG 207: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours
$223,829typical hospital bill
$48,849typical amount paid
$44,383–$59,308range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $223,829 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 24 | $219,948 | $44,383 | |
| Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center | Hazard | 14 | $272,775 | $48,849 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 23 | $223,829 | $59,308 |
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.