Irregular heartbeat in Delaware
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$20,375typical hospital bill
$5,081typical amount paid
$4,756–$5,768range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,375 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 66 | $24,067 | $4,756 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 23 | $20,847 | $5,000 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 15 | $19,904 | $5,163 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 42 | $17,784 | $5,768 |
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.