Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$49,288typical hospital bill
$13,666typical amount paid
$12,050–$15,823range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,288 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 15 | $54,359 | $12,050 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 12 | $33,928 | $13,666 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 15 | $49,288 | $15,823 |
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.