Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Montana
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$17,806typical hospital bill
$6,077typical amount paid
$5,795–$6,738range paid across 7 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $17,806 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Health | Helena | 28 | $17,806 | $5,795 | |
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 26 | $16,521 | $5,891 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 16 | $14,045 | $6,076 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 34 | $22,462 | $6,077 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 35 | $14,076 | $6,379 | |
| Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings | 19 | $18,936 | $6,425 | |
| Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Bozeman | 20 | $19,164 | $6,738 |
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.