Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 482: Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mcc
$55,758typical hospital bill
$13,626typical amount paid
$12,687–$15,580range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,758 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 36 | $46,968 | $12,687 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 12 | $62,179 | $13,626 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 38 | $55,758 | $15,580 |
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.