Hip replacement after a hip fracture in Wyoming
MS-DRG 522: Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without mcc
$84,116typical hospital bill
$24,608typical amount paid
$19,686–$25,150range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,116 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | $96,007 | $19,686 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 26 | $84,116 | $24,608 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 13 | $47,494 | $25,150 |
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.