Lung Transplant in Texas
MS-DRG 007: Lung transplant
$1,011,745typical hospital bill
$198,276typical amount paid
$193,823–$202,117range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,011,745 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 18 | $1,011,745 | $193,823 | |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | 15 | $677,967 | $198,276 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 21 | $1,575,885 | $202,117 |
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.