Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 306: Cardiac congenital and valvular disorders with mcc
$222,166typical hospital bill
$26,864typical amount paid
$20,039–$33,689range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $222,166 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 22 | $218,580 | $20,039 | |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford | 12 | $225,753 | $33,689 |
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.