Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 277: Cardiac defibrillator implant without mcc
$233,098typical hospital bill
$45,378typical amount paid
$40,815–$48,425range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $233,098 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 11 | $201,894 | $40,815 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 20 | $233,098 | $45,378 | |
| Deborah Heart and Lung Center | Browns Mills | 13 | $432,019 | $48,425 |
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.