Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$39,522typical hospital bill
$12,769typical amount paid
$11,144–$14,394range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,522 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | 29 | $37,906 | $11,144 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 22 | $41,139 | $14,394 |
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.