Bowel surgery, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 330: Major small and large bowel procedures with cc
$109,422typical hospital bill
$24,099typical amount paid
$21,863–$26,334range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $109,422 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 26 | $90,158 | $21,863 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 13 | $128,686 | $26,334 |
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.