Anemia and blood disorders in Colorado
MS-DRG 812: Red blood cell disorders without mcc
$62,159typical hospital bill
$7,511typical amount paid
$7,239–$12,369range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,159 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 11 | $56,164 | $7,239 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 16 | $63,312 | $7,250 | |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc | Pueblo | 13 | $61,007 | $7,772 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 35 | $100,086 | $12,369 |
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.