Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Utah
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$197,199typical hospital bill
$53,649typical amount paid
$39,178–$61,632range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $197,199 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 14 | $197,199 | $39,178 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 23 | $169,345 | $42,359 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 12 | $237,391 | $53,649 | |
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 15 | $403,255 | $54,111 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 19 | $191,118 | $61,632 |
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.