Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 640: Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with mcc
$42,968typical hospital bill
$13,602typical amount paid
$12,232–$14,972range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $42,968 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | 37 | $36,761 | $12,232 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 39 | $49,174 | $14,972 |
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.