Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc in Michigan
MS-DRG 001: Heart transplant or implant of heart assist system with mcc
$902,170typical hospital bill
$299,618typical amount paid
$254,968–$344,269range paid across 2 hospitals
Michigan hospitals billed Medicare a typical $902,170 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids | 17 | $919,453 | $254,968 | |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital | Detroit | 11 | $884,886 | $344,269 |
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.