Other Heart Assist System Implant in Michigan
MS-DRG 215: Other heart assist system implant
$434,878typical hospital bill
$125,418typical amount paid
$123,244–$127,593range paid across 2 hospitals
Michigan hospitals billed Medicare a typical $434,878 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak | Royal Oak | 13 | $491,992 | $123,244 | |
| Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids | 12 | $377,765 | $127,593 |
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.