Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Colorado
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$73,154typical hospital bill
$10,925typical amount paid
$10,335–$16,257range paid across 5 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,154 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 27 | $71,969 | $10,335 | |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 14 | $73,154 | $10,534 | |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | 15 | $83,828 | $10,925 | |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc | Pueblo | 11 | $52,403 | $11,259 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 20 | $121,877 | $16,257 |
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.