Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in New Hampshire
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$181,439typical hospital bill
$52,375typical amount paid
$41,558–$63,191range paid across 2 hospitals
New Hampshire hospitals billed Medicare a typical $181,439 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Medical Center | Manchester | 25 | $213,769 | $41,558 | |
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon | 26 | $149,110 | $63,191 |
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.