Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$53,268typical hospital bill
$15,377typical amount paid
$14,032–$16,723range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,268 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 11 | $58,552 | $14,032 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 15 | $47,984 | $16,723 |
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.