Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications in Kansas
MS-DRG 266: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with mcc
$313,892typical hospital bill
$46,211typical amount paid
$45,371–$53,960range paid across 4 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $313,892 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 75 | $457,078 | $45,371 | |
| AdventHealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission | 19 | $406,419 | $45,682 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 66 | $176,633 | $46,739 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 108 | $221,364 | $53,960 |
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.