Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Missouri
What 11 hospitals in Missouri charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$84,145
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$19,116
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$16,713
Average per stay
State rank
#14 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Missouri billed an average of $84,145 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 4.4 times the average total payment of $19,116. That payment is 15% below the U.S. average of $22,521.
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 $19,116Billed $84,145
About 23¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Missouri billed for this stay.
Missouri hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
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 | 40 | $93,640 | $25,456 | $21,250 |
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia | 36 | $57,773 | $16,090 | $13,699 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalSt Louis | 30 | $69,675 | $18,268 | $16,612 |
| Nkc HealthNorth Kansas City | 25 | $103,789 | $17,873 | $16,409 |
| SSM St Joseph Hosp of KirkwoodSt Louis | 22 | $64,353 | $17,675 | $14,868 |
| St Joseph Medical CenterKansas City | 17 | $132,261 | $16,044 | $14,604 |
| University Hospitals & ClinicsColumbia | 17 | $115,190 | $21,768 | $19,512 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis | 13 | $62,259 | $18,661 | $17,152 |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin | 11 | $121,739 | $17,609 | $16,125 |
| St Luke's Des Peres HospitalSaint Louis | 11 | $68,540 | $17,898 | $16,122 |
| St Lukes HospitalChesterfield | 11 | $51,858 | $17,889 | $14,328 |
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
| St Joseph Medical CenterKansas City, MO | $16,044 |
|---|---|
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO | $16,090 |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO | $17,609 |
| SSM St Joseph Hosp of KirkwoodSt Louis, MO | $17,675 |
| Nkc HealthNorth Kansas City, MO | $17,873 |
Highest
| Barnes Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MO | $25,456 |
|---|---|
| University Hospitals & ClinicsColumbia, MO | $21,768 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis, MO | $18,661 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalSt Louis, MO | $18,268 |
| St Luke's Des Peres HospitalSaint Louis, MO | $17,898 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Missouri?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 11 hospitals in Missouri was billed at $84,145 on average, while the average total payment was $19,116, of which Medicare paid $16,713. 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 4.4 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.