Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Georgia
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$465,235typical hospital bill
$86,479typical amount paid
$72,901–$103,513range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $465,235 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc | Atlanta | 12 | $333,266 | $72,901 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 19 | $683,250 | $86,479 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 12 | $465,235 | $103,513 |
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.