Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$132,466typical hospital bill
$29,506typical amount paid
$23,907–$37,142range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,466 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau | 19 | $77,899 | $23,907 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 14 | $212,329 | $29,506 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 16 | $132,466 | $37,142 |
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.