Heart catheterization in New Mexico
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$68,728typical hospital bill
$8,050typical amount paid
$7,940–$8,607range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,728 for this stay in 2024, about 8.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 32 | $68,728 | $7,940 | |
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces | 18 | $91,363 | $8,050 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 18 | $32,502 | $8,607 |
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.