Stomach and digestive disorders in Delaware
MS-DRG 392: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc
$26,373typical hospital bill
$7,211typical amount paid
$6,589–$8,411range paid across 5 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,373 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | 115 | $29,717 | $6,589 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 55 | $25,464 | $7,177 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 64 | $28,885 | $7,211 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 255 | $26,373 | $8,095 | |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford | 19 | $14,348 | $8,411 |
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.