Heart stent in Wyoming
MS-DRG 322: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without mcc
$87,978typical hospital bill
$21,661typical amount paid
$18,779–$22,207range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,978 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 37 | $87,978 | $18,779 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 12 | $85,734 | $21,661 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 24 | $136,516 | $22,207 |
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.