Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$171,153typical hospital bill
$34,537typical amount paid
$26,112–$38,840range paid across 5 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $171,153 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | 30 | $73,229 | $26,112 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 17 | $105,004 | $28,133 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 21 | $171,153 | $34,537 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 23 | $187,355 | $34,585 | |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | 11 | $198,820 | $38,840 |
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.