Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization in Kentucky
What 6 hospitals in Kentucky charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization (DRG 220), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$297,095
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$47,356
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$36,707
Average per stay
State rank
#12 of 33
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Kentucky billed an average of $297,095 for cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization, about 6.3 times the average total payment of $47,356. That payment is 15% below the U.S. average of $55,508.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $47,356Billed $297,095
About 16¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Kentucky billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Kentucky:
Kentucky hospitals: cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
Every Kentucky hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Baptist HospitalPaducah | 20 | $479,116 | $42,418 | $40,830 |
| Baptist Hospital EastLouisville | 20 | $271,210 | $41,797 | $25,421 |
| University of Kentucky HospLexington | 18 | $301,604 | $62,057 | $46,403 |
| Jewish HospitalLouisville | 17 | $226,939 | $45,957 | $37,583 |
| Norton Healthcare PavilionLouisville | 17 | $274,748 | $42,009 | $38,167 |
| St Elizabeth Med Center-SouthEdgewood | 13 | $171,608 | $51,968 | $31,250 |
Lowest and highest payments in Kentucky
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Baptist Hospital EastLouisville, KY | $41,797 |
|---|---|
| Norton Healthcare PavilionLouisville, KY | $42,009 |
| Western Baptist HospitalPaducah, KY | $42,418 |
| Jewish HospitalLouisville, KY | $45,957 |
| St Elizabeth Med Center-SouthEdgewood, KY | $51,968 |
Highest
| University of Kentucky HospLexington, KY | $62,057 |
|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Med Center-SouthEdgewood, KY | $51,968 |
| Jewish HospitalLouisville, KY | $45,957 |
| Western Baptist HospitalPaducah, KY | $42,418 |
| Norton Healthcare PavilionLouisville, KY | $42,009 |
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Questions
How much does cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization cost in Kentucky?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization (DRG 220) at 6 hospitals in Kentucky was billed at $297,095 on average, while the average total payment was $47,356, of which Medicare paid $36,707. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Kentucky, average charges were 6.3 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.