Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in Utah
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$44,595typical hospital bill
$10,413typical amount paid
$10,239–$15,241range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,595 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 12 | $44,595 | $10,239 | |
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 11 | $56,707 | $10,344 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 21 | $37,059 | $10,413 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 21 | $46,019 | $12,573 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 39 | $33,060 | $15,241 |
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.