Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 445: Disorders of the biliary tract with cc
$20,635typical hospital bill
$9,355typical amount paid
$8,740–$12,826range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,635 for this stay in 2024, about 2.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 18 | $20,635 | $8,740 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 16 | $18,700 | $9,355 | |
| Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Bozeman | 13 | $38,805 | $12,826 |
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.