Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 481: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with cc
$60,102typical hospital bill
$23,294typical amount paid
$19,214–$25,786range paid across 5 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,102 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | 38 | $90,271 | $19,214 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 34 | $85,134 | $22,651 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 16 | $57,985 | $23,294 | |
| Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County | Rock Springs | 11 | $57,534 | $25,492 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 13 | $60,102 | $25,786 |
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.