Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Kansas
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$352,836typical hospital bill
$66,926typical amount paid
$56,555–$71,176range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $352,836 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 25 | $211,766 | $56,555 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 83 | $352,836 | $66,926 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 15 | $1,018,293 | $71,176 |
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.