Delirium and other mental confusion in New Mexico
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$46,131typical hospital bill
$18,661typical amount paid
$11,784–$28,953range paid across 3 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,131 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 18 | $28,121 | $11,784 | |
| Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe | 14 | $46,131 | $18,661 | |
| Unm Hospital | Albuquerque | 24 | $47,436 | $28,953 |
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.