Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation in South Carolina
MS-DRG 317: Concomitant left atrial appendage closure and cardiac ablation
$249,659typical hospital bill
$55,749typical amount paid
$42,428–$61,804range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $249,659 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 17 | $212,794 | $42,428 | |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 12 | $249,659 | $55,749 | |
| Anmed Health | Anderson | 44 | $462,698 | $61,804 |
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.