Heart catheterization in Wyoming
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$54,567typical hospital bill
$10,949typical amount paid
$10,086–$11,812range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,567 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | 19 | $48,605 | $10,086 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 24 | $60,528 | $11,812 |
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.