Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$79,586typical hospital bill
$10,715typical amount paid
$9,079–$12,352range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,586 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver | 11 | $73,588 | $9,079 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 20 | $85,584 | $12,352 |
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.