Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 236: Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization without mcc
$294,206typical hospital bill
$35,453typical amount paid
$30,480–$40,636range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $294,206 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 15 | $264,023 | $30,480 | |
| The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital | Aurora | 13 | $578,316 | $33,336 | |
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 26 | $322,649 | $37,571 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 11 | $265,762 | $40,636 |
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.