Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Ohio
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$349,882typical hospital bill
$98,162typical amount paid
$77,882–$101,634range paid across 4 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $349,882 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati | 12 | $327,531 | $77,882 | |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati | 13 | $251,739 | $95,967 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 17 | $419,095 | $100,356 | |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | 180 | $372,233 | $101,634 |
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.