Back problems (no surgery) in Delaware
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$30,425typical hospital bill
$9,003typical amount paid
$8,466–$12,141range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,425 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 16 | $29,264 | $8,466 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 190 | $30,425 | $9,003 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 12 | $37,309 | $12,141 |
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.