Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Montana
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$171,881typical hospital bill
$63,993typical amount paid
$62,178–$65,809range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $171,881 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 47 | $146,369 | $62,178 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 29 | $197,393 | $65,809 |
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.