Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec in Colorado
MS-DRG 003: Ecmo or tracheostomy with mv >96 hours or principal diagnosis except face, mouth and nec
$2,074,917typical hospital bill
$312,936typical amount paid
$251,862–$374,011range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $2,074,917 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 30 | $1,527,176 | $251,862 | |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | 11 | $2,622,658 | $374,011 |
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.