Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Delaware
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$50,649typical hospital bill
$13,901typical amount paid
$13,597–$14,205range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,649 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 72 | $46,223 | $13,597 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 19 | $55,074 | $14,205 |
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.