Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 001: Heart transplant or implant of heart assist system with mcc
$1,171,322typical hospital bill
$285,042typical amount paid
$248,320–$321,764range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,171,322 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 19 | $1,165,913 | $248,320 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 47 | $1,176,730 | $321,764 |
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.