Fever and Inflammatory Conditions in Delaware
MS-DRG 864: Fever and inflammatory conditions
$28,519typical hospital bill
$7,802typical amount paid
$7,325–$8,279range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,519 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 12 | $32,931 | $7,325 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 13 | $24,106 | $8,279 |
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.