Mini-stroke (TIA) in New Mexico
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$26,702typical hospital bill
$6,420typical amount paid
$6,200–$10,343range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,702 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 32 | $50,349 | $6,200 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 26 | $26,702 | $6,420 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 14 | $25,089 | $10,343 |
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.