Back problems (no surgery) in Wyoming
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$32,830typical hospital bill
$9,783typical amount paid
$8,982–$10,584range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,830 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | 17 | $27,963 | $8,982 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 21 | $37,696 | $10,584 |
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.