Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 269: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc
$146,630typical hospital bill
$38,664typical amount paid
$33,032–$42,857range paid across 3 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $146,630 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 11 | $146,630 | $33,032 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 13 | $178,434 | $38,664 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 16 | $134,173 | $42,857 |
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.