Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 543: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with cc
$64,601typical hospital bill
$8,022typical amount paid
$7,790–$8,728range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $64,601 for this stay in 2024, about 8.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 18 | $60,635 | $7,790 | |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker | 11 | $64,601 | $8,022 | |
| Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins | 11 | $75,479 | $8,728 |
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.