Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications in Montana
MS-DRG 699: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with cc
$17,801typical hospital bill
$7,956typical amount paid
$7,908–$8,830range paid across 4 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $17,801 for this stay in 2024, about 2.2 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 Peters Health | Helena | 11 | $17,951 | $7,908 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 11 | $31,811 | $7,915 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 14 | $17,650 | $7,997 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 13 | $11,322 | $8,830 |
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.