Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Utah
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$39,906typical hospital bill
$10,364typical amount paid
$9,679–$23,013range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,906 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 18 | $39,906 | $9,679 | |
| Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital | Ogden | 25 | $45,260 | $9,803 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 28 | $31,818 | $10,364 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 33 | $36,336 | $11,354 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 30 | $63,869 | $23,013 |
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.