Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 435: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with mcc
$133,266typical hospital bill
$17,073typical amount paid
$13,886–$20,259range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,266 for this stay in 2024, about 7.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 13 | $128,869 | $13,886 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 28 | $137,664 | $20,259 |
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.