Heart catheterization in Utah
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$46,467typical hospital bill
$9,048typical amount paid
$8,355–$14,560range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,467 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 19 | $86,431 | $8,355 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 22 | $31,772 | $8,728 | |
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 27 | $35,527 | $9,048 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 25 | $49,230 | $13,772 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 28 | $46,467 | $14,560 |
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.