Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Kansas
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$394,182typical hospital bill
$37,460typical amount paid
$33,159–$41,760range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $394,182 for this stay in 2024, about 10.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Heart Hospital | Wichita | 11 | $79,788 | $33,159 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 25 | $708,575 | $41,760 |
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.