Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 444: Disorders of the biliary tract with mcc
$105,400typical hospital bill
$13,695typical amount paid
$11,796–$19,366range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $105,400 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 22 | $83,543 | $11,796 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 16 | $130,489 | $13,131 | |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital | Grand Junction | 14 | $50,927 | $14,259 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 22 | $127,258 | $19,366 |
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.