Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$81,232typical hospital bill
$17,471typical amount paid
$15,694–$18,779range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,232 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 13 | $62,056 | $15,694 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 16 | $81,232 | $17,471 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 21 | $97,187 | $18,779 |
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.