Other Heart Assist System Implant in Illinois
MS-DRG 215: Other heart assist system implant
$342,235typical hospital bill
$86,301typical amount paid
$80,470–$92,131range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $342,235 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 13 | $333,901 | $80,470 | |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | 13 | $350,569 | $92,131 |
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.