Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in North Carolina
MS-DRG 217: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$266,023typical hospital bill
$61,835typical amount paid
$54,611–$69,058range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $266,023 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 12 | $319,083 | $54,611 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 16 | $212,964 | $69,058 |
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.