Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$151,052typical hospital bill
$29,274typical amount paid
$27,094–$40,973range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $151,052 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 25 | $151,052 | $27,094 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 14 | $115,319 | $29,274 | |
| Mon Health Medical Center | Morgantown | 19 | $231,497 | $40,973 |
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.