Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$230,816typical hospital bill
$47,605typical amount paid
$38,077–$57,132range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $230,816 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 11 | $224,021 | $38,077 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 30 | $237,612 | $57,132 |
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.