Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 269: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc
$98,081typical hospital bill
$34,508typical amount paid
$33,254–$35,762range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $98,081 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 14 | $108,812 | $33,254 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 18 | $87,349 | $35,762 |
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.