Heart catheterization, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 286: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization with mcc
$76,982typical hospital bill
$23,919typical amount paid
$23,874–$23,964range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $76,982 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 25 | $83,057 | $23,874 | |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 27 | $70,907 | $23,964 |
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.