Dysequilibrium in Missouri
What 10 hospitals in Missouri charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for dysequilibrium (DRG 149), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$30,744
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$5,753
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$4,216
Average per stay
State rank
#2 of 30
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Missouri billed an average of $30,744 for dysequilibrium, about 5.3 times the average total payment of $5,753. That payment is 20% below the U.S. average of $7,207.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $5,753Billed $30,744
About 19¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Missouri billed for this stay.
Missouri hospitals: dysequilibrium
Every Missouri hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis | 23 | $19,353 | $5,595 | $4,389 |
| St Lukes HospitalChesterfield | 21 | $24,374 | $5,317 | $3,674 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis | 19 | $28,970 | $6,149 | $4,404 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country | 19 | $23,839 | $4,932 | $3,717 |
| Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield | 17 | $23,929 | $6,392 | $4,547 |
| Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence | 16 | $76,358 | $5,970 | $4,330 |
| SSM St Joseph Hospital WestLake St Louis | 13 | $21,485 | $5,469 | $3,963 |
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia | 12 | $21,405 | $4,676 | $3,044 |
| Nkc HealthNorth Kansas City | 12 | $41,705 | $5,988 | $4,459 |
| Christian Hospital NortheastSt Louis | 12 | $34,714 | $7,448 | $5,909 |
Lowest and highest payments in Missouri
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO | $4,676 |
|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country, MO | $4,932 |
| St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO | $5,317 |
| SSM St Joseph Hospital WestLake St Louis, MO | $5,469 |
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis, MO | $5,595 |
Highest
| Christian Hospital NortheastSt Louis, MO | $7,448 |
|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $6,392 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis, MO | $6,149 |
| Nkc HealthNorth Kansas City, MO | $5,988 |
| Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO | $5,970 |
Dysequilibrium in other states
Questions
How much does dysequilibrium cost in Missouri?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for dysequilibrium (DRG 149) at 10 hospitals in Missouri was billed at $30,744 on average, while the average total payment was $5,753, of which Medicare paid $4,216. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Missouri, average charges were 5.3 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.