Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Kansas
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$130,983typical hospital bill
$25,698typical amount paid
$19,436–$35,478range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $130,983 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 22 | $83,346 | $19,436 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 13 | $130,983 | $25,698 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $231,922 | $35,478 |
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.