Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 026: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with cc
$72,377typical hospital bill
$23,953typical amount paid
$22,312–$25,594range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,377 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings | 12 | $77,147 | $22,312 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 14 | $67,606 | $25,594 |
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.