Bowel surgery, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$131,357typical hospital bill
$51,217typical amount paid
$43,697–$58,737range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,357 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 30 | $111,275 | $43,697 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 15 | $151,438 | $58,737 |
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.