Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 036: Carotid artery stent procedures without cc/mcc
$94,099typical hospital bill
$14,051typical amount paid
$13,337–$16,884range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $94,099 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 20 | $64,487 | $13,337 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 12 | $94,099 | $14,051 | |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Denver | 13 | $117,319 | $16,884 |
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.