Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Texas
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$595,887typical hospital bill
$46,351typical amount paid
$40,059–$72,039range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $595,887 for this stay in 2024, about 12.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center | San Antonio | 14 | $623,438 | $40,059 | |
| Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano | Plano | 13 | $237,624 | $46,351 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 14 | $595,887 | $72,039 |
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.