Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications in New Mexico
MS-DRG 266: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with mcc
$400,069typical hospital bill
$45,740typical amount paid
$42,557–$51,395range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $400,069 for this stay in 2024, about 8.7 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 | 16 | $400,069 | $42,557 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 51 | $148,670 | $45,740 | |
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces | 13 | $590,404 | $51,395 |
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.