Dysequilibrium in Delaware
MS-DRG 149: Dysequilibrium
$27,796typical hospital bill
$6,707typical amount paid
$6,528–$7,090range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,796 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 11 | $34,156 | $6,528 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 11 | $27,796 | $6,707 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 31 | $26,085 | $7,090 |
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.