Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Colorado
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$352,282typical hospital bill
$51,587typical amount paid
$43,374–$51,975range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $352,282 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 20 | $352,282 | $43,374 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 23 | $394,322 | $51,587 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 46 | $339,841 | $51,975 |
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.