Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Mississippi
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$221,987typical hospital bill
$62,527typical amount paid
$55,197–$69,618range paid across 4 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $221,987 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 20 | $211,249 | $55,197 | |
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 15 | $232,726 | $57,513 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 14 | $200,183 | $67,541 | |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | 11 | $298,662 | $69,618 |
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.