Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 026: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with cc
$446,328typical hospital bill
$32,483typical amount paid
$30,735–$34,230range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $446,328 for this stay in 2024, about 13.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 20 | $205,071 | $30,735 | |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | 18 | $687,586 | $34,230 |
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.