Infection needing surgery, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 853: Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with mcc
$159,154typical hospital bill
$53,633typical amount paid
$49,064–$58,201range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $159,154 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | 43 | $123,498 | $49,064 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 39 | $194,811 | $58,201 |
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.