Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Virginia
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$223,467typical hospital bill
$72,460typical amount paid
$58,769–$73,060range paid across 3 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $223,467 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk | 17 | $224,378 | $58,769 | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | 16 | $204,091 | $72,460 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 11 | $223,467 | $73,060 |
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.