Skin infection (cellulitis) in Wyoming
MS-DRG 603: Cellulitis without mcc
$24,937typical hospital bill
$10,747typical amount paid
$8,803–$13,478range paid across 4 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $24,937 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 26 | $17,636 | $8,803 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 27 | $29,315 | $10,449 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 11 | $20,558 | $11,044 | |
| Ivinson Memorial Hospital | Laramie | 13 | $41,297 | $13,478 |
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.