Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Ohio
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$234,457typical hospital bill
$65,315typical amount paid
$55,443–$92,856range paid across 3 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $234,457 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University State Health System | Columbus | 18 | $234,457 | $55,443 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 12 | $169,156 | $65,315 | |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | 20 | $364,425 | $92,856 |
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.