Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$75,280typical hospital bill
$7,563typical amount paid
$7,207–$9,680range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $75,280 for this stay in 2024, about 10.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $86,109 | $7,207 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 12 | $23,069 | $7,563 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 12 | $75,280 | $9,680 |
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.