Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Connecticut
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$56,897typical hospital bill
$24,785typical amount paid
$22,349–$27,222range paid across 2 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,897 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 14 | $48,938 | $22,349 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 17 | $64,856 | $27,222 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.