Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Iowa
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$286,390typical hospital bill
$58,273typical amount paid
$58,097–$71,981range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $286,390 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 63 | $272,872 | $58,097 | |
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque | 13 | $295,346 | $58,273 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 64 | $286,390 | $71,981 |
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.