Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 001: Heart transplant or implant of heart assist system with mcc
$1,457,326typical hospital bill
$347,122typical amount paid
$345,942–$348,301range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,457,326 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 30 | $1,197,078 | $345,942 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 24 | $1,717,574 | $348,301 |
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.