Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 268: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc
$574,521typical hospital bill
$122,953typical amount paid
$118,658–$127,249range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $574,521 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keck Hospital of Usc | Los Angeles | 27 | $556,603 | $118,658 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 17 | $592,439 | $127,249 |
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.