Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Connecticut
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$252,479typical hospital bill
$81,388typical amount paid
$68,214–$102,402range paid across 5 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $252,479 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | Danbury | 12 | $266,892 | $68,214 | |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | 12 | $240,152 | $77,285 | |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | 20 | $252,479 | $81,388 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 72 | $175,082 | $88,427 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 56 | $259,130 | $102,402 |
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.