Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 442: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with cc
$77,219typical hospital bill
$9,972typical amount paid
$7,352–$12,591range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,219 for this stay in 2024, about 7.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 24 | $68,656 | $7,352 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 22 | $85,782 | $12,591 |
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.