Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in North Dakota
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$138,695typical hospital bill
$43,849typical amount paid
$43,083–$44,614range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $138,695 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 25 | $137,316 | $43,083 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck | 15 | $140,074 | $44,614 |
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.