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Medical Back Problems with major complications Cost in Kentucky
Medicare DRG 551. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in KY
$62,548
Range (lowest–highest)
$30,127 – $77,011
Avg Medicare pays
$10,789
Hospitals
5
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL · LEXINGTON | 20 | $77,011 | $18,813 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL · LOUISVILLE | 12 | $72,990 | $17,394 |
| BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLE · LOUISVILLE | 18 | $68,255 | $11,509 |
| NORTON HOSPITALS, INC · LOUISVILLE | 22 | $64,357 | $12,790 |
| ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD · EDGEWOOD | 12 | $30,127 | $11,104 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).