Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$318,684typical hospital bill
$40,220typical amount paid
$38,752–$51,350range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $318,684 for this stay in 2024, about 7.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | Canton | 11 | $235,975 | $38,752 | |
| Savannah Health Services LLC Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | Savannah | 13 | $318,684 | $40,220 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 14 | $378,712 | $51,350 |
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.