Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$31,237typical hospital bill
$7,715typical amount paid
$6,247–$9,182range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,237 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 Peters Health | Helena | 16 | $17,908 | $6,247 | |
| Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Bozeman | 14 | $44,566 | $9,182 |
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.