Irregular heartbeat in New Mexico
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$23,485typical hospital bill
$4,621typical amount paid
$4,614–$4,627range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,485 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 20 | $17,665 | $4,614 | |
| Mountain View Regional Medical Center | Las Cruces | 13 | $29,305 | $4,627 |
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.