Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 242: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with mcc
$72,045typical hospital bill
$26,273typical amount paid
$25,572–$26,975range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,045 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | 26 | $81,426 | $25,572 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 19 | $62,664 | $26,975 |
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.