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Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with major complications Cost in Kentucky
Medicare DRG 268. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in KY
$220,279
Range (lowest–highest)
$142,868 – $297,690
Avg Medicare pays
$54,779
Hospitals
2
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL · LEXINGTON | 13 | $297,690 | $71,884 |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL · LEXINGTON | 11 | $142,868 | $54,069 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).