Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Utah
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$26,117typical hospital bill
$6,730typical amount paid
$6,138–$9,974range paid across 6 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,117 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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. George Regional Hospital | St George | 66 | $21,097 | $6,138 | |
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 23 | $27,339 | $6,574 | |
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 25 | $29,722 | $6,696 | |
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 18 | $33,675 | $6,764 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 45 | $24,896 | $8,255 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 47 | $20,578 | $9,974 |
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.