Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$48,429typical hospital bill
$11,900typical amount paid
$11,419–$15,005range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $48,429 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | $53,018 | $11,419 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 20 | $43,839 | $11,724 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 24 | $56,483 | $12,076 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 88 | $43,674 | $15,005 |
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.