Lung infection, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$28,859typical hospital bill
$10,871typical amount paid
$9,173–$13,000range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,859 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 17 | $22,266 | $9,173 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 27 | $37,173 | $10,871 | |
| St Johns Medical Center | Jackson | 17 | $28,859 | $13,000 |
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.