Fainting in Utah
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$30,440typical hospital bill
$7,395typical amount paid
$7,033–$10,974range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,440 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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. George Regional Hospital | St George | 16 | $24,958 | $7,033 | |
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 17 | $30,440 | $7,382 | |
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 15 | $34,266 | $7,395 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 17 | $36,627 | $9,708 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 46 | $27,524 | $10,974 |
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.