Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 981: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$152,719typical hospital bill
$42,468typical amount paid
$36,026–$53,936range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $152,719 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 14 | $141,169 | $36,026 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 13 | $152,719 | $42,468 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 53 | $181,724 | $53,936 |
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.