Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 480: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with mcc
$88,761typical hospital bill
$25,183typical amount paid
$21,297–$26,437range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $88,761 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | $73,315 | $21,297 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 16 | $88,761 | $25,183 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 66 | $102,476 | $26,437 |
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.