Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 438: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with mcc
$118,704typical hospital bill
$19,038typical amount paid
$16,538–$21,539range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $118,704 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 12 | $80,525 | $16,538 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 19 | $156,884 | $21,539 |
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.