Stroke, with major complications in Wyoming
MS-DRG 064: Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc
$71,246typical hospital bill
$20,271typical amount paid
$18,650–$21,891range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,246 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | 26 | $61,855 | $18,650 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 19 | $80,637 | $21,891 |
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.