Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$151,320typical hospital bill
$42,352typical amount paid
$41,311–$43,393range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $151,320 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 18 | $132,040 | $41,311 | |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 18 | $170,600 | $43,393 |
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.