Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$80,422typical hospital bill
$35,838typical amount paid
$35,418–$36,257range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $80,422 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 37 | $90,502 | $35,418 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 26 | $70,342 | $36,257 |
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.