Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Montana
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$86,338typical hospital bill
$21,337typical amount paid
$20,113–$22,239range paid across 5 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,338 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Health Medical Center | Kalispell | 13 | $87,162 | $20,113 | |
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 13 | $86,338 | $20,233 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 13 | $67,263 | $21,337 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 21 | $61,822 | $21,459 | |
| Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings | 12 | $110,453 | $22,239 |
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.