Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 268: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc
$398,227typical hospital bill
$61,934typical amount paid
$58,424–$65,445range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $398,227 for this stay in 2024, about 6.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale | 11 | $489,062 | $58,424 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix | 14 | $307,392 | $65,445 |
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.