Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in New Mexico
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$50,553typical hospital bill
$10,162typical amount paid
$8,451–$13,760range paid across 5 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,553 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 17 | $69,008 | $8,451 | |
| Mountain View Regional Medical Center | Las Cruces | 12 | $50,553 | $10,152 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 41 | $34,255 | $10,162 | |
| San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc | Farmington | 17 | $46,440 | $11,263 | |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe | 34 | $63,660 | $13,760 |
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.