Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in New Hampshire
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$317,429typical hospital bill
$73,006typical amount paid
$66,288–$84,232range paid across 3 hospitals
New Hampshire hospitals billed Medicare a typical $317,429 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Medical Center | Manchester | 18 | $317,429 | $66,288 | |
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | Portsmouth | 32 | $577,117 | $73,006 | |
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon | 25 | $208,272 | $84,232 |
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.