Diabetes, with complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$29,151typical hospital bill
$8,437typical amount paid
$7,335–$8,941range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,151 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 30 | $32,221 | $7,335 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 25 | $23,393 | $8,437 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 100 | $29,151 | $8,941 |
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.