Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 480: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with mcc
$122,735typical hospital bill
$29,666typical amount paid
$27,279–$32,053range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $122,735 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 | 18 | $100,591 | $27,279 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 12 | $144,879 | $32,053 |
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.