Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Kansas
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$686,098typical hospital bill
$80,343typical amount paid
$72,351–$88,334range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $686,098 for this stay in 2024, about 8.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 11 | $999,387 | $72,351 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 12 | $372,809 | $88,334 |
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.