Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents in Wyoming
MS-DRG 321: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with mcc or 4+ arteries/
$150,473typical hospital bill
$33,092typical amount paid
$30,393–$35,792range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $150,473 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 24 | $133,131 | $30,393 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 14 | $167,815 | $35,792 |
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.