Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Arizona
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$388,765typical hospital bill
$74,296typical amount paid
$56,180–$93,639range paid across 10 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $388,765 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | 14 | $474,130 | $56,180 | |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City | 17 | $352,633 | $59,468 | |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | Lake Havasu City | 23 | $574,412 | $64,264 | |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital | Glendale | 16 | $897,246 | $67,390 | |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | 15 | $301,447 | $72,765 | |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale | 35 | $629,838 | $75,827 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 12 | $363,300 | $77,403 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus | Tucson | 21 | $316,494 | $82,331 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 59 | $286,152 | $91,211 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix | 35 | $414,230 | $93,639 |
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.