Bowel obstruction, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 389: Gastrointestinal obstruction with cc
$24,135typical hospital bill
$8,554typical amount paid
$7,401–$9,707range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $24,135 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 20 | $16,077 | $7,401 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 31 | $32,194 | $9,707 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.