Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 862: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections with mcc
$78,765typical hospital bill
$15,121typical amount paid
$14,033–$19,296range paid across 4 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,765 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | 21 | $75,663 | $14,033 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 13 | $70,349 | $14,172 | |
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | Lakewood | 17 | $81,867 | $16,069 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 17 | $98,499 | $19,296 |
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.