Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Utah
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$31,838typical hospital bill
$13,733typical amount paid
$10,900–$14,319range paid across 3 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,838 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 16 | $31,838 | $10,900 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 23 | $48,326 | $13,733 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 25 | $22,332 | $14,319 |
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.