Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 268: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc
$220,279typical hospital bill
$62,977typical amount paid
$54,069–$71,884range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $220,279 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 11 | $142,868 | $54,069 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 13 | $297,690 | $71,884 |
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.