Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 981: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$89,824typical hospital bill
$35,506typical amount paid
$33,852–$37,159range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,824 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. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 13 | $87,678 | $33,852 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 21 | $91,970 | $37,159 |
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.