Major Chest Trauma with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 184: Major chest trauma with cc
$21,262typical hospital bill
$8,681typical amount paid
$8,585–$8,777range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,262 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | 11 | $19,276 | $8,585 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 13 | $23,249 | $8,777 |
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.