Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in North Dakota
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$178,830typical hospital bill
$69,774typical amount paid
$62,518–$74,309range paid across 3 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $178,830 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 11 | $163,081 | $62,518 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 13 | $178,830 | $69,774 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 11 | $301,948 | $74,309 |
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.