Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 244: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant without cc/mcc
$77,605typical hospital bill
$13,350typical amount paid
$11,541–$15,160range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,605 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Health Medical Center | Morgantown | 15 | $90,700 | $11,541 | |
| St Marys Medical Center | Huntington | 15 | $64,509 | $15,160 |
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.