Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Kentucky
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$411,426typical hospital bill
$75,643typical amount paid
$74,799–$76,487range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $411,426 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 24 | $432,574 | $74,799 | |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital | Louisville | 11 | $390,278 | $76,487 |
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.