Delirium and other mental confusion in Mississippi
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$27,296typical hospital bill
$11,569typical amount paid
$9,965–$13,892range paid across 9 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,296 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 11 | $22,295 | $9,965 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | Oxford | 13 | $23,744 | $10,488 | |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson | 32 | $37,078 | $11,296 | |
| Bmh-Golden Triangle | Columbus | 25 | $24,083 | $11,547 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | New Albany | 26 | $31,425 | $11,569 | |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 20 | $27,296 | $11,734 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven | 59 | $39,520 | $12,235 | |
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | Corinth | 13 | $27,220 | $12,799 | |
| Crossgates River Oaks Hospital | Brandon | 42 | $89,490 | $13,892 |
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.