Kidney failure, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 682: Renal failure with mcc
$41,784typical hospital bill
$15,053typical amount paid
$13,905–$16,201range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,784 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | 55 | $34,222 | $13,905 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 43 | $49,346 | $16,201 |
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.