Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$181,281typical hospital bill
$38,915typical amount paid
$33,219–$61,984range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $181,281 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | 22 | $142,439 | $33,219 | |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 15 | $181,281 | $38,915 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 22 | $226,439 | $61,984 |
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.