Signs and Symptoms with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 947: Signs and symptoms with mcc
$69,355typical hospital bill
$13,081typical amount paid
$9,820–$16,341range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,355 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 13 | $35,315 | $9,820 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 11 | $103,395 | $16,341 |
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.