Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc in Indiana
MS-DRG 001: Heart transplant or implant of heart assist system with mcc
$1,197,080typical hospital bill
$254,036typical amount paid
$241,824–$266,247range paid across 2 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,197,080 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 20 | $1,293,707 | $241,824 | |
| Indiana University Health | Indianapolis | 14 | $1,100,452 | $266,247 |
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.