Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 034: Carotid artery stent procedures with mcc
$202,810typical hospital bill
$29,943typical amount paid
$27,841–$31,704range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $202,810 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 Medical Center | San Antonio | 11 | $369,647 | $27,841 | |
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital | Tyler | 15 | $202,810 | $29,943 | |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | 13 | $156,057 | $31,704 |
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.