Endocrine disorders with major complications in Missouri
What 7 hospitals in Missouri charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for endocrine disorders with major complications (DRG 643), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$58,724
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$14,727
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$12,652
Average per stay
State rank
#13 of 29
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Missouri billed an average of $58,724 for endocrine disorders with major complications, about 4.0 times the average total payment of $14,727. That payment is 10% below the U.S. average of $16,313.
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 $14,727Billed $58,724
About 25¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Missouri billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Missouri:
Missouri hospitals: endocrine disorders with major complications
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish HospitalSt Louis | 16 | $90,138 | $21,441 | $15,688 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis | 15 | $43,258 | $12,777 | $11,824 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country | 14 | $50,623 | $11,810 | $11,082 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSt Joseph | 13 | $38,214 | $14,953 | $14,062 |
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis | 12 | $40,199 | $11,826 | $10,874 |
| University Hospitals & ClinicsColumbia | 12 | $66,688 | $15,848 | $13,089 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield | 11 | $80,191 | $13,012 | $11,166 |
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
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country, MO | $11,810 |
|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis, MO | $11,826 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis, MO | $12,777 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO | $13,012 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSt Joseph, MO | $14,953 |
Highest
| Barnes Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MO | $21,441 |
|---|---|
| University Hospitals & ClinicsColumbia, MO | $15,848 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSt Joseph, MO | $14,953 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO | $13,012 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis, MO | $12,777 |
Endocrine disorders with major complications in other states
Questions
How much does endocrine disorders with major complications cost in Missouri?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for endocrine disorders with major complications (DRG 643) at 7 hospitals in Missouri was billed at $58,724 on average, while the average total payment was $14,727, of which Medicare paid $12,652. 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 4.0 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.