Cellulitis with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 602: Cellulitis with mcc
$56,011typical hospital bill
$12,294typical amount paid
$10,762–$19,749range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,011 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 13 | $55,788 | $10,762 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 12 | $56,011 | $12,294 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 17 | $149,190 | $19,749 |
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.