Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$39,593typical hospital bill
$11,338typical amount paid
$10,108–$12,223range paid across 6 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,593 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 | 58 | $40,134 | $10,108 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 25 | $45,960 | $10,120 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 29 | $39,052 | $11,059 | |
| St Francis Hospital | Wilmington | 14 | $35,035 | $11,616 | |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford | 12 | $15,203 | $11,976 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 85 | $40,544 | $12,223 |
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.