Mini-stroke (TIA) in Montana
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$24,418typical hospital bill
$6,346typical amount paid
$6,202–$6,791range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $24,418 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 15 | $24,418 | $6,202 | |
| Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Bozeman | 11 | $25,248 | $6,346 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 11 | $15,482 | $6,791 |
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.