Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) in Delaware
MS-DRG 274: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without mcc
$78,701typical hospital bill
$26,821typical amount paid
$24,553–$28,936range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,701 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | 75 | $72,847 | $24,553 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 95 | $78,701 | $26,821 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 116 | $188,850 | $28,936 |
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.