Delirium and other mental confusion in Nebraska
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$36,750typical hospital bill
$12,076typical amount paid
$11,491–$24,566range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,750 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Medical Center | Bellevue | 12 | $36,750 | $11,491 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 18 | $19,431 | $11,561 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 26 | $32,665 | $12,076 | |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | Columbus | 47 | $49,328 | $17,935 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 12 | $74,604 | $24,566 |
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.