Other Heart Assist System Implant in Minnesota
MS-DRG 215: Other heart assist system implant
$387,845typical hospital bill
$106,312typical amount paid
$96,870–$136,134range paid across 3 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $387,845 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 11 | $454,180 | $96,870 | |
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital | Saint Cloud | 14 | $280,336 | $106,312 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 14 | $387,845 | $136,134 |
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.