Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Utah
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$75,741typical hospital bill
$23,643typical amount paid
$20,243–$27,560range paid across 5 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $75,741 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital | Provo | 18 | $72,959 | $20,243 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 18 | $68,823 | $21,709 | |
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 12 | $140,358 | $23,643 | |
| Intermountain Medical Center | Murray | 17 | $133,325 | $26,838 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 19 | $75,741 | $27,560 |
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.