Pneumonia, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 193: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc
$29,045typical hospital bill
$15,893typical amount paid
$12,157–$16,771range paid across 7 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,045 for this stay in 2024, about 1.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 118 | $29,045 | $12,157 | |
| Sagewest Health Care | Riverton | 38 | $49,371 | $12,997 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 59 | $26,161 | $15,825 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 76 | $54,703 | $15,893 | |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 39 | $22,449 | $16,610 | |
| Ivinson Memorial Hospital | Laramie | 23 | $26,164 | $16,744 | |
| Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County | Rock Springs | 28 | $34,113 | $16,771 |
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.