Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$25,429typical hospital bill
$7,309typical amount paid
$6,458–$7,875range paid across 5 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $25,429 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 | 73 | $28,292 | $6,458 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 36 | $25,429 | $6,472 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 38 | $20,941 | $7,309 | |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford | 12 | $13,392 | $7,472 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 113 | $25,636 | $7,875 |
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.