Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in New Mexico
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$131,283typical hospital bill
$51,842typical amount paid
$50,375–$53,309range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,283 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 12 | $91,292 | $50,375 | |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe | 20 | $171,273 | $53,309 |
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.