Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 268: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc
$329,649typical hospital bill
$87,497typical amount paid
$84,689–$90,305range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $329,649 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 11 | $241,948 | $84,689 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 13 | $417,349 | $90,305 |
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.