Diabetes, with complications in Montana
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$18,242typical hospital bill
$7,396typical amount paid
$6,973–$9,596range paid across 4 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $18,242 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 Peters Health | Helena | 15 | $20,149 | $6,973 | |
| Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings | 12 | $16,052 | $7,185 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 14 | $16,336 | $7,607 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 19 | $41,182 | $9,596 |
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.