Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Nebraska
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$157,096typical hospital bill
$38,793typical amount paid
$35,725–$53,729range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $157,096 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln | 17 | $148,404 | $35,725 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 19 | $157,096 | $38,793 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 37 | $203,413 | $53,729 |
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.