Irregular heartbeat in Colorado
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$30,284typical hospital bill
$4,624typical amount paid
$4,402–$7,109range paid across 5 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,284 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 12 | $29,444 | $4,402 | |
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder | 15 | $42,789 | $4,551 | |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 11 | $28,632 | $4,624 | |
| Valley View Hospital Association | Glenwood Springs | 12 | $30,284 | $5,550 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 21 | $33,366 | $7,109 |
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.