Delirium and other mental confusion in Delaware
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$41,635typical hospital bill
$15,697typical amount paid
$13,851–$17,543range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,635 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 11 | $36,220 | $13,851 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 53 | $47,050 | $17,543 |
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.