Heart attack, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 281: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with cc
$35,286typical hospital bill
$9,951typical amount paid
$8,502–$11,383range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,286 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 15 | $35,286 | $8,502 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 19 | $49,520 | $9,951 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 11 | $35,108 | $11,383 |
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.