Delirium and other mental confusion in West Virginia
MS-DRG 884: Organic disturbances and intellectual disability
$41,984typical hospital bill
$14,220typical amount paid
$11,211–$16,727range paid across 4 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,984 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg | 16 | $37,054 | $11,211 | |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 15 | $28,405 | $13,111 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 18 | $52,362 | $15,330 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 22 | $46,914 | $16,727 |
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.