Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Kentucky
MS-DRG 221: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$317,516typical hospital bill
$35,868typical amount paid
$34,758–$36,978range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $317,516 for this stay in 2024, about 8.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 11 | $279,329 | $34,758 | |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah | 12 | $355,703 | $36,978 |
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.