Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$24,628typical hospital bill
$8,521typical amount paid
$8,113–$9,502range paid across 4 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $24,628 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 21 | $21,418 | $8,113 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 24 | $28,117 | $8,163 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 11 | $14,553 | $8,878 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 11 | $27,839 | $9,502 |
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.