Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Missouri
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$372,464typical hospital bill
$96,659typical amount paid
$90,177–$128,079range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $372,464 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 15 | $372,464 | $90,177 | |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 15 | $332,144 | $96,659 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 17 | $470,195 | $128,079 |
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.