Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) in Wyoming
MS-DRG 274: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without mcc
$138,347typical hospital bill
$32,413typical amount paid
$29,794–$35,031range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $138,347 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | 36 | $138,267 | $29,794 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 15 | $138,427 | $35,031 |
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.