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Morton County Hospital

445 N Hilltop · Elkhart, KS 67950

🤖AI Overview

This hospital markup of 3.1x is near the national average. Patients without insurance may still face significantly higher bills.

Total Charges
$966,850
Medicare Payments
$310,777
Discharges
52
Avg Length of Stay
4.5 days
Markup Ratio
3.1x
Risk Score
2.23

Fairness Grade: C

Average — charges 3–4x what Medicare pays

Morton County Hospital charges an average of $18,593 per discharge, but Medicare only pays $5,976 — a markup of 3.1x. Grades are based on this ratio: A (under 2x), B (2–3x), C (3–4x), D (4–5x), F (over 5x).

How This Hospital Compares

Markup Ratio
This Hospital
3.1x
State Avg
6.5x
National Avg
5.3x
Avg Charge per Discharge
This Hospital
$18,593
State Avg
$86,952
National Avg
$69,838
Avg Length of Stay
This Hospital
4.5 days
State Avg
4.7 days
National Avg
4.8 days

Patient Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 65
0.0%
65–74
0.0%
75–84
29.7%
85+
43.2%

Gender

62.2%
Female
37.8%
Male

Dual Eligibility

0.0%
Dual Eligible
0.0%
Non-Dual

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.6%

Chronic Condition Profile

Prevalence of chronic conditions among this hospital's Medicare patients

Hypertension
75.0%
High Cholesterol
75.0%
Arthritis
75.0%
Heart Failure
62.2%
COPD
62.2%
Ischemic Heart Disease
59.5%
Chronic Kidney Disease
48.6%
Anxiety
43.2%
Mood Disorders
40.5%
Atrial Fibrillation
37.8%
Cancer
35.1%
Alzheimer's/Dementia
35.1%
Depression
35.1%
Diabetes
32.4%
Tobacco Use
32.4%
Osteoporosis
21.6%
Substance Use
10.8%
Asthma
8.1%
Stroke/TIA
8.1%
Bipolar Disorder
5.4%
Parkinson's
2.7%
Schizophrenia/Psychosis
2.7%
Personality Disorders
2.7%
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⚠️ Important: Data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Charges represent what hospitals bill — not what patients typically pay. Medicare payment amounts reflect negotiated rates. Individual patient costs depend on insurance coverage and specific services.