Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$497,900typical hospital bill
$54,558typical amount paid
$46,187–$62,928range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $497,900 for this stay in 2024, about 9.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | Bethlehem | 13 | $354,158 | $46,187 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 11 | $641,642 | $62,928 |
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.