Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$21,608typical hospital bill
$8,759typical amount paid
$7,217–$10,301range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,608 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | 15 | $20,188 | $7,217 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 17 | $23,028 | $10,301 |
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.