Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$98,701typical hospital bill
$25,595typical amount paid
$20,165–$30,450range paid across 4 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $98,701 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln | 19 | $101,013 | $20,165 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 22 | $79,389 | $22,546 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 19 | $96,389 | $28,644 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 11 | $152,968 | $30,450 |
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.