Heart attack, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 280: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with mcc
$47,692typical hospital bill
$17,702typical amount paid
$15,032–$18,088range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,692 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | 22 | $47,692 | $15,032 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 48 | $68,195 | $17,702 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 15 | $41,386 | $18,088 |
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.