Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 331: Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mcc
$53,935typical hospital bill
$15,478typical amount paid
$12,719–$22,787range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,935 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | 24 | $53,935 | $12,719 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 60 | $40,323 | $15,478 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 16 | $62,956 | $22,787 |
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.