Lung infection, with complications in Nevada
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$73,347typical hospital bill
$9,723typical amount paid
$7,965–$12,517range paid across 5 hospitals
Nevada hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,347 for this stay in 2024, about 7.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus | Henderson | 14 | $73,347 | $7,965 | |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | Carson City | 11 | $36,517 | $9,286 | |
| Mountainview Hospital | Las Vegas | 11 | $80,686 | $9,723 | |
| Henderson Hospital | Henderson | 11 | $126,026 | $9,840 | |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas | 12 | $41,543 | $12,517 |
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.