Seizures in New Mexico
MS-DRG 101: Seizures without mcc
$22,171typical hospital bill
$7,197typical amount paid
$6,284–$11,698range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,171 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 15 | $59,630 | $6,284 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 27 | $22,171 | $7,197 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 33 | $20,575 | $11,698 |
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.