Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug in Wyoming
MS-DRG 065: Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with cc or tpa in 24 hours
$31,141typical hospital bill
$11,140typical amount paid
$9,433–$12,160range paid across 3 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,141 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | 40 | $31,141 | $9,433 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 36 | $35,906 | $11,140 | |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 15 | $21,916 | $12,160 |
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.