Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 269: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc
$144,466typical hospital bill
$36,505typical amount paid
$31,774–$40,416range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $144,466 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 14 | $105,354 | $31,774 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 11 | $144,466 | $36,505 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 23 | $150,006 | $40,416 |
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.