Other Heart Assist System Implant in Arizona
MS-DRG 215: Other heart assist system implant
$393,657typical hospital bill
$91,197typical amount paid
$71,269–$94,461range paid across 4 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $393,657 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa | 15 | $383,523 | $71,269 | |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital | Glendale | 30 | $864,651 | $89,486 | |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | 11 | $300,920 | $92,908 | |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | 11 | $403,790 | $94,461 |
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.