Other circulatory system operating room procedures in Indiana
What 4 hospitals in Indiana charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for other circulatory system operating room procedures (DRG 264), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$98,338
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$25,156
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$22,040
Average per stay
State rank
#2 of 21
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Indiana billed an average of $98,338 for other circulatory system operating room procedures, about 3.9 times the average total payment of $25,156. That payment is 29% below the U.S. average of $35,518.
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 $25,156Billed $98,338
About 26¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Indiana billed for this stay.
Indiana hospitals: other circulatory system operating room procedures
Every Indiana hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community HospitalMunster | 26 | $71,774 | $24,777 | $19,739 |
| Deaconess Hospital INCEvansville | 18 | $69,460 | $21,674 | $20,465 |
| Parkview HospitalFort Wayne | 11 | $129,497 | $25,591 | $24,518 |
| St Vincent Hospital & Health ServicesIndianapolis | 11 | $177,222 | $31,316 | $27,578 |
Lowest and highest payments in Indiana
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
| Deaconess Hospital INCEvansville, IN | $21,674 |
|---|---|
| Community HospitalMunster, IN | $24,777 |
| Parkview HospitalFort Wayne, IN | $25,591 |
| St Vincent Hospital & Health ServicesIndianapolis, IN | $31,316 |
Highest
| St Vincent Hospital & Health ServicesIndianapolis, IN | $31,316 |
|---|---|
| Parkview HospitalFort Wayne, IN | $25,591 |
| Community HospitalMunster, IN | $24,777 |
| Deaconess Hospital INCEvansville, IN | $21,674 |
Other circulatory system operating room procedures in other states
Questions
How much does other circulatory system operating room procedures cost in Indiana?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for other circulatory system operating room procedures (DRG 264) at 4 hospitals in Indiana was billed at $98,338 on average, while the average total payment was $25,156, of which Medicare paid $22,040. 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 Indiana, average charges were 3.9 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.