Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 233: Coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization or open ablation with mcc
$445,257typical hospital bill
$62,858typical amount paid
$61,105–$62,980range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $445,257 for this stay in 2024, about 7.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 15 | $357,558 | $61,105 | |
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder | 14 | $445,257 | $62,858 | |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora | 11 | $775,425 | $62,980 |
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.