Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc in Texas
MS-DRG 032: Ventricular shunt procedures with cc
$82,973typical hospital bill
$17,610typical amount paid
$16,908–$18,312range paid across 2 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,973 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 19 | $46,990 | $16,908 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 21 | $118,957 | $18,312 |
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.