Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$386,277typical hospital bill
$37,265typical amount paid
$34,693–$56,460range paid across 6 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $386,277 for this stay in 2024, about 10.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | 13 | $381,411 | $34,693 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 11 | $410,543 | $36,463 | |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock | 13 | $410,612 | $37,102 | |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth | Fort Worth | 24 | $155,854 | $37,427 | |
| Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center | Fort Worth | 11 | $196,777 | $41,743 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 34 | $391,144 | $56,460 |
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.