Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Nebraska
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$83,919typical hospital bill
$23,278typical amount paid
$19,591–$29,273range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,919 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 17 | $55,627 | $19,591 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 27 | $83,919 | $20,360 | |
| Great Plains Health | North Platte | 13 | $119,849 | $23,278 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 16 | $74,367 | $25,607 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 26 | $117,793 | $29,273 |
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.