Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Colorado
MS-DRG 809: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$143,473typical hospital bill
$15,343typical amount paid
$10,886–$19,800range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $143,473 for this stay in 2024, about 9.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes | Denver | 11 | $129,857 | $10,886 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 12 | $157,089 | $19,800 |
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.