Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$55,660typical hospital bill
$14,845typical amount paid
$11,796–$17,365range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,660 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 | 41 | $52,567 | $11,796 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 23 | $39,876 | $12,903 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 16 | $68,882 | $16,788 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 91 | $58,754 | $17,365 |
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.