Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 897: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without mcc
$28,087typical hospital bill
$8,895typical amount paid
$7,384–$11,036range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,087 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 11 | $39,103 | $7,384 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 48 | $28,087 | $8,895 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 12 | $24,495 | $11,036 |
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.