Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 196: Interstitial lung disease with mcc
$60,228typical hospital bill
$17,375typical amount paid
$14,997–$19,753range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,228 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 16 | $42,603 | $14,997 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 24 | $77,854 | $19,753 |
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.