Bowel surgery, with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$117,184typical hospital bill
$37,168typical amount paid
$35,722–$42,168range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $117,184 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | 25 | $133,962 | $35,722 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 12 | $117,184 | $37,168 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 62 | $114,672 | $42,168 |
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.