Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 372: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with cc
$76,380typical hospital bill
$8,885typical amount paid
$7,512–$12,446range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $76,380 for this stay in 2024, about 8.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital | Highlands Ranch | 14 | $69,904 | $7,512 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 29 | $55,081 | $8,344 | |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree | 11 | $120,847 | $9,426 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 29 | $82,856 | $12,446 |
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.