Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Iowa
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$85,636typical hospital bill
$25,326typical amount paid
$21,009–$29,642range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $85,636 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 12 | $80,485 | $21,009 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 15 | $90,787 | $29,642 |
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.