Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Connecticut
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$179,234typical hospital bill
$57,324typical amount paid
$54,616–$60,032range paid across 2 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $179,234 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 15 | $198,744 | $54,616 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 18 | $159,724 | $60,032 |
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.