Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications in Utah
MS-DRG 699: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with cc
$38,753typical hospital bill
$8,347typical amount paid
$7,419–$13,751range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,753 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 13 | $42,159 | $7,419 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 28 | $28,009 | $8,223 | |
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 13 | $33,939 | $8,347 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 26 | $40,924 | $10,931 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 46 | $38,753 | $13,751 |
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.