Other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications in New Mexico
What 4 hospitals in New Mexico charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications (DRG 270), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$182,601
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$47,399
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$45,330
Average per stay
State rank
#16 of 37
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in New Mexico billed an average of $182,601 for other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications, about 3.9 times the average total payment of $47,399. That payment is 10% below the U.S. average of $52,554.
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 $47,399Billed $182,601
About 26¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in New Mexico billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in New Mexico:
New Mexico hospitals: other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications
Every New Mexico hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque | 24 | $198,882 | $50,783 | $47,391 |
| San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington | 16 | $142,162 | $47,558 | $46,334 |
| Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque | 16 | $218,780 | $35,565 | $34,186 |
| St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe | 14 | $159,559 | $54,939 | $53,387 |
Lowest and highest payments in New Mexico
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
| Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM | $35,565 |
|---|---|
| San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington, NM | $47,558 |
| Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM | $50,783 |
| St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe, NM | $54,939 |
Highest
| St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe, NM | $54,939 |
|---|---|
| Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM | $50,783 |
| San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington, NM | $47,558 |
| Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM | $35,565 |
Other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications in other states
Questions
How much does other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications cost in New Mexico?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for other major cardiovascular procedures with major complications (DRG 270) at 4 hospitals in New Mexico was billed at $182,601 on average, while the average total payment was $47,399, of which Medicare paid $45,330. 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 New Mexico, 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.