Sepsis in Wyoming
MS-DRG 872: Septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours without mcc
$28,514typical hospital bill
$12,385typical amount paid
$9,915–$12,601range paid across 5 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,514 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | 39 | $23,766 | $9,915 | |
| Sagewest Health Care | Riverton | 20 | $66,675 | $10,095 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 12 | $17,980 | $12,385 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 71 | $44,293 | $12,583 | |
| Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County | Rock Springs | 12 | $28,514 | $12,601 |
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.