Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$171,361typical hospital bill
$56,526typical amount paid
$54,775–$58,276range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $171,361 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | 17 | $158,881 | $54,775 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 48 | $183,842 | $58,276 |
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.