Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in North Dakota
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$103,955typical hospital bill
$35,444typical amount paid
$30,373–$40,514range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,955 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | Fargo | 13 | $86,345 | $30,373 | |
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 31 | $121,566 | $40,514 |
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.