Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$144,595typical hospital bill
$35,945typical amount paid
$34,297–$37,594range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $144,595 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 14 | $126,340 | $34,297 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 12 | $162,850 | $37,594 |
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.