Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications in Arizona
MS-DRG 266: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with mcc
$332,210typical hospital bill
$51,111typical amount paid
$44,213–$72,514range paid across 15 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $332,210 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa | 29 | $276,261 | $44,213 | |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City | 23 | $295,639 | $45,424 | |
| St. Mary's Hospital | Tucson | 20 | $456,025 | $46,088 | |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | 23 | $419,530 | $47,605 | |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa | 12 | $277,977 | $47,814 | |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | Lake Havasu City | 13 | $372,391 | $49,456 | |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale | 27 | $414,270 | $49,595 | |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | 62 | $194,862 | $51,111 | |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital | Glendale | 34 | $691,640 | $52,908 | |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | 28 | $225,263 | $53,135 | |
| Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center | Phoenix | 22 | $349,900 | $56,934 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus | Tucson | 36 | $212,011 | $62,694 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 20 | $332,210 | $63,164 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 27 | $234,029 | $64,323 | |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix | 38 | $389,811 | $72,514 |
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.