Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 196: Interstitial lung disease with mcc
$95,046typical hospital bill
$17,285typical amount paid
$14,553–$21,343range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $95,046 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc | Pueblo | 11 | $91,182 | $14,553 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 13 | $82,354 | $14,600 | |
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Denver | 20 | $98,910 | $19,969 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 15 | $142,007 | $21,343 |
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.