Heart catheterization in Delaware
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$45,838typical hospital bill
$10,398typical amount paid
$9,000–$11,796range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,838 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 51 | $42,052 | $9,000 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 75 | $49,624 | $11,796 |
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.