Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$105,914typical hospital bill
$24,619typical amount paid
$22,829–$26,408range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $105,914 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland | 16 | $88,621 | $22,829 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 21 | $123,207 | $26,408 |
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.