Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 605: Trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast without mcc
$39,049typical hospital bill
$6,857typical amount paid
$5,977–$10,085range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,049 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 15 | $39,049 | $5,977 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 19 | $27,515 | $6,857 | |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | 18 | $42,101 | $10,085 |
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.