Lung infection, with complications in Montana
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$20,743typical hospital bill
$7,675typical amount paid
$7,638–$8,077range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,743 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | 17 | $16,953 | $7,638 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 14 | $24,809 | $7,675 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 11 | $20,743 | $8,077 |
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.