Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$270,144typical hospital bill
$38,458typical amount paid
$37,503–$44,206range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $270,144 for this stay in 2024, about 7.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 14 | $121,923 | $37,503 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 12 | $454,301 | $38,458 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 32 | $270,144 | $44,206 |
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.