Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Colorado
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$149,682typical hospital bill
$12,415typical amount paid
$10,999–$20,081range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $149,682 for this stay in 2024, about 12.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 14 | $64,369 | $10,999 | |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree | 12 | $149,682 | $12,415 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 23 | $158,772 | $20,081 |
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.