COPD, with major complications in Utah
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$32,520typical hospital bill
$9,922typical amount paid
$7,966–$14,433range paid across 4 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,520 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 12 | $31,968 | $7,966 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 19 | $27,890 | $9,742 | |
| Castleview Hospital | Price | 11 | $33,073 | $10,102 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 28 | $41,261 | $14,433 |
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.