Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Arizona
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$427,466typical hospital bill
$95,562typical amount paid
$67,537–$128,279range paid across 5 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $427,466 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa | 18 | $392,786 | $67,537 | |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital | Glendale | 27 | $758,119 | $79,855 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 11 | $427,466 | $95,562 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix | 11 | $608,019 | $124,106 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 12 | $363,054 | $128,279 |
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.