Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in New Jersey
MS-DRG 217: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$326,894typical hospital bill
$82,143typical amount paid
$73,690–$90,595range paid across 2 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $326,894 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 41 | $370,932 | $73,690 | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick | 11 | $282,856 | $90,595 |
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.