What 4 hospitals in Wyoming charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for cellulitis without major complications (DRG 603), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Hospitals in Wyoming billed an average of $26,143 for cellulitis without major complications, about 2.5 times the average total payment of $10,490. That payment is 21% above the U.S. average of $8,642.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
About 40¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Wyoming billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 2 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Wyoming:
Every Wyoming hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne | 27 | $29,315 | $10,449 | $7,891 |
| Wyoming Medical CenterCasper | 26 | $17,636 | $8,803 | $6,275 |
| Ivinson Memorial HospitalLaramie | 13 | $41,297 | $13,478 | $11,848 |
| Campbell County Memorial HospitalGillette | 11 | $20,558 | $11,044 | $9,709 |
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
| Wyoming Medical CenterCasper, WY | $8,803 |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne, WY | $10,449 |
| Campbell County Memorial HospitalGillette, WY | $11,044 |
| Ivinson Memorial HospitalLaramie, WY | $13,478 |
| Ivinson Memorial HospitalLaramie, WY | $13,478 |
|---|---|
| Campbell County Memorial HospitalGillette, WY | $11,044 |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne, WY | $10,449 |
| Wyoming Medical CenterCasper, WY | $8,803 |
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for cellulitis without major complications (DRG 603) at 4 hospitals in Wyoming was billed at $26,143 on average, while the average total payment was $10,490, of which Medicare paid $8,273. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Wyoming, average charges were 2.5 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.