Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) in New Mexico
MS-DRG 267: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without mcc
$182,347typical hospital bill
$35,597typical amount paid
$33,755–$37,439range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $182,347 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | 80 | $241,135 | $33,755 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 16 | $123,560 | $37,439 |
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.