Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in Nevada
What 13 hospitals in Nevada charged and were paid for level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5224), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$182,315
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$20,608
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$18,973
Average per service
State rank
#40 of 47
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Nevada billed an average of $182,315 for level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures, about 8.8 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $20,608. That payment is 10% above the U.S. average of $18,685.
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 $20,608Billed $182,315
About 11¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nevada billed for this service.
Nevada hospitals: level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures
Every Nevada hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno | 23 | $168,473 | $20,816 | $19,184 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas | 21 | $280,246 | $20,816 | $19,182 |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical CenterReno | 18 | $158,358 | $20,816 | $19,181 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson | 14 | $159,921 | $20,816 | $19,174 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City | 13 | $105,897 | $19,390 | $17,758 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| University Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks | – | – | – | – |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin CampusLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in Nevada
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $19,390 |
|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $20,816 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas, NV | $20,816 |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical CenterReno, NV | $20,816 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson, NV | $20,816 |
Highest
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson, NV | $20,816 |
|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical CenterReno, NV | $20,816 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas, NV | $20,816 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $20,816 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $19,390 |
Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures cost in Nevada?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5224) at 13 hospitals in Nevada was billed at $182,315 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $20,608, of which Medicare paid $18,973. 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 service in Nevada, average charges were 8.8 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.