Major Chest Procedures with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 164: Major chest procedures with cc
$66,942typical hospital bill
$20,220typical amount paid
$19,989–$22,197range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $66,942 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 14 | $67,556 | $19,989 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 20 | $59,861 | $20,220 | |
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 19 | $66,942 | $22,197 |
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.