Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 331: Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mcc
$44,888typical hospital bill
$14,139typical amount paid
$13,425–$17,729range paid across 3 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,888 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 17 | $44,888 | $13,425 | |
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 18 | $115,579 | $14,139 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 27 | $31,431 | $17,729 |
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.