Skin infection (cellulitis) in Utah
MS-DRG 603: Cellulitis without mcc
$21,418typical hospital bill
$9,326typical amount paid
$7,122–$11,084range paid across 3 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,418 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 22 | $21,418 | $7,122 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 16 | $28,509 | $9,326 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 32 | $20,775 | $11,084 |
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.