Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 897: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without mcc
$18,951typical hospital bill
$7,250typical amount paid
$7,092–$7,409range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $18,951 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 13 | $21,081 | $7,092 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 13 | $16,821 | $7,409 |
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.