Mini-stroke (TIA) in Delaware
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$32,924typical hospital bill
$7,428typical amount paid
$6,531–$7,997range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,924 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 34 | $33,167 | $6,531 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 19 | $33,030 | $7,225 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 81 | $32,817 | $7,632 | |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford | 11 | $19,100 | $7,997 |
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.