Lung infection, with complications in New Mexico
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$23,537typical hospital bill
$10,533typical amount paid
$7,950–$13,116range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,537 for this stay in 2024, about 2.2 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 | 26 | $26,363 | $7,950 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 13 | $20,711 | $13,116 |
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.