Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Georgia
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$237,776typical hospital bill
$52,653typical amount paid
$48,483–$57,184range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $237,776 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center | Macon | 14 | $189,434 | $48,483 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 12 | $318,294 | $52,653 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 15 | $237,776 | $57,184 |
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.