Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Montana
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$139,093typical hospital bill
$40,943typical amount paid
$38,823–$42,699range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $139,093 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 12 | $164,291 | $38,823 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 21 | $139,093 | $40,943 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 30 | $114,515 | $42,699 |
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.