COPD, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$27,388typical hospital bill
$13,581typical amount paid
$10,529–$14,508range paid across 7 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,388 for this stay in 2024, about 2.0 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 | 49 | $22,853 | $10,529 | |
| Sagewest Health Care | Riverton | 18 | $49,234 | $10,854 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 53 | $36,504 | $12,145 | |
| Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County | Rock Springs | 29 | $27,388 | $13,581 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 29 | $22,086 | $13,806 | |
| Ivinson Memorial Hospital | Laramie | 12 | $26,777 | $14,301 | |
| St Johns Medical Center | Jackson | 11 | $31,361 | $14,508 |
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.