Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation in California
MS-DRG 317: Concomitant left atrial appendage closure and cardiac ablation
$386,262typical hospital bill
$65,599typical amount paid
$58,833–$68,251range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $386,262 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla | La Jolla | 34 | $344,336 | $58,833 | |
| Adventist Health St Helena | Saint Helena | 14 | $386,262 | $65,599 | |
| Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula | Monterey | 14 | $418,885 | $68,251 |
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.