Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$181,099typical hospital bill
$49,071typical amount paid
$40,486–$71,164range paid across 4 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $181,099 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 22 | $105,097 | $40,486 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 12 | $138,494 | $44,007 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 11 | $223,704 | $54,135 | |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | 18 | $291,533 | $71,164 |
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.