Skin infection (cellulitis) in Montana
MS-DRG 603: Cellulitis without mcc
$17,559typical hospital bill
$7,241typical amount paid
$6,837–$7,709range paid across 5 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $17,559 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health | Helena | 23 | $20,001 | $6,837 | |
| Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings | 21 | $18,283 | $7,051 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 13 | $15,358 | $7,241 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 30 | $17,559 | $7,516 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 24 | $14,395 | $7,709 |
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.