Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Montana
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$33,493typical hospital bill
$10,865typical amount paid
$9,972–$12,287range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,493 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 14 | $33,493 | $9,972 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 12 | $26,013 | $10,865 | |
| St Peters Health | Helena | 13 | $42,294 | $12,287 |
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.