Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$96,368typical hospital bill
$12,134typical amount paid
$10,322–$15,168range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,368 for this stay in 2024, about 7.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 13 | $100,792 | $10,322 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 20 | $96,368 | $12,134 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 17 | $52,643 | $15,168 |
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.