Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 273: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures with mcc
$159,690typical hospital bill
$35,048typical amount paid
$25,878–$44,218range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $159,690 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids | 12 | $145,088 | $25,878 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 20 | $174,293 | $44,218 |
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.