Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in West Virginia
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$344,891typical hospital bill
$86,436typical amount paid
$84,206–$88,666range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $344,891 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 12 | $355,416 | $84,206 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 44 | $334,366 | $88,666 |
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.