Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc in New Mexico
MS-DRG 242: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with mcc
$97,942typical hospital bill
$25,041typical amount paid
$22,438–$25,156range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $97,942 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital LLC | Las Cruces | 11 | $96,490 | $22,438 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 11 | $97,942 | $25,041 | |
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 24 | $173,537 | $25,156 |
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.