Level 3 Upper GI Procedures in Wyoming
What 4 hospitals in Wyoming charged and were paid for level 3 upper gi procedures (APC 5303), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$12,838
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$3,846
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$3,064
Average per service
State rank
#38 of 48
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Wyoming billed an average of $12,838 for level 3 upper gi procedures, about 3.3 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $3,846. That payment is 6% above the U.S. average of $3,633.
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.
Paid $3,846Billed $12,838
About 30¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Wyoming billed for this service.
Wyoming hospitals: level 3 upper gi procedures
Every Wyoming hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Medical CenterCasper | 14 | $12,838 | $3,846 | $3,064 |
| Campbell County Memorial HospitalGillette | – | – | – | – |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne | – | – | – | – |
| Summit Medical CenterCasper | – | – | – | – |
Level 3 Upper GI Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 upper gi procedures cost in Wyoming?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 upper gi procedures (APC 5303) at 4 hospitals in Wyoming was billed at $12,838 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $3,846, of which Medicare paid $3,064. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
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 service in Wyoming, average charges were 3.3 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.