Pneumonia, with complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 194: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with cc
$26,823typical hospital bill
$8,969typical amount paid
$7,637–$12,140range paid across 5 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,823 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 25 | $18,801 | $7,637 | |
| Sagewest Health Care | Riverton | 13 | $35,856 | $7,987 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 15 | $31,105 | $8,969 | |
| Ivinson Memorial Hospital | Laramie | 22 | $19,120 | $10,828 | |
| St Johns Medical Center | Jackson | 14 | $26,823 | $12,140 |
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.