Pneumonia, with complications in Utah
MS-DRG 194: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with cc
$26,222typical hospital bill
$7,734typical amount paid
$6,626–$8,841range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,222 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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. George Regional Hospital | St George | 31 | $25,311 | $6,626 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 17 | $27,133 | $8,841 |
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.