Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Connecticut
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$193,372typical hospital bill
$68,843typical amount paid
$55,491–$70,334range paid across 3 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $193,372 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | Danbury | 15 | $193,372 | $55,491 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 30 | $219,900 | $68,843 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 59 | $125,406 | $70,334 |
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.