Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Utah
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$302,505typical hospital bill
$86,695typical amount paid
$82,132–$91,259range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $302,505 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 29 | $357,984 | $82,132 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 32 | $247,026 | $91,259 |
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.