Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$74,666typical hospital bill
$19,143typical amount paid
$18,941–$19,344range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,666 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 18 | $90,340 | $18,941 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 16 | $58,992 | $19,344 |
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.