Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 699: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with cc
$34,820typical hospital bill
$10,781typical amount paid
$8,149–$12,838range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,820 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | 28 | $37,338 | $8,149 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 32 | $28,832 | $10,672 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 14 | $32,303 | $10,889 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 70 | $44,034 | $12,838 |
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.