Delirium and other mental confusion in Montana
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$39,363typical hospital bill
$14,037typical amount paid
$12,721–$15,353range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,363 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 12 | $24,678 | $12,721 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 14 | $54,049 | $15,353 |
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.