Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in New Mexico
MS-DRG 217: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$434,692typical hospital bill
$44,158typical amount paid
$43,266–$45,051range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $434,692 for this stay in 2024, about 9.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 11 | $355,669 | $43,266 | |
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces | 13 | $513,715 | $45,051 |
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.