Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Minnesota
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$226,334typical hospital bill
$77,305typical amount paid
$64,192–$90,419range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $226,334 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 11 | $217,952 | $64,192 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 14 | $234,717 | $90,419 |
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.