Respiratory failure in Wyoming
MS-DRG 189: Pulmonary edema and respiratory failure
$31,461typical hospital bill
$14,820typical amount paid
$11,431–$15,863range paid across 4 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,461 for this stay in 2024, about 2.1 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 | 52 | $27,119 | $11,431 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 18 | $25,351 | $14,668 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 18 | $44,607 | $14,971 | |
| Ivinson Memorial Hospital | Laramie | 11 | $35,804 | $15,863 |
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.