Lung infection, with complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$34,413typical hospital bill
$8,412typical amount paid
$8,068–$10,477range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,413 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 52 | $34,935 | $8,068 | |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 11 | $27,394 | $8,141 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 23 | $33,892 | $8,682 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 127 | $42,364 | $10,477 |
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.