Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc in Maryland
MS-DRG 268: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc
$176,198typical hospital bill
$146,352typical amount paid
$132,012–$160,693range paid across 2 hospitals
Maryland hospitals billed Medicare a typical $176,198 for this stay in 2024, about 1.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore | 11 | $143,638 | $132,012 | |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | 11 | $208,758 | $160,693 |
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.