Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$98,729typical hospital bill
$41,868typical amount paid
$35,232–$48,504range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $98,729 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | 11 | $83,156 | $35,232 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 15 | $114,301 | $48,504 |
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.