Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents in Delaware
MS-DRG 321: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with mcc or 4+ arteries/
$120,311typical hospital bill
$25,101typical amount paid
$24,567–$29,908range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $120,311 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 27 | $96,255 | $24,567 | |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 47 | $120,311 | $25,101 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 57 | $140,190 | $29,908 |
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.