Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$28,108typical hospital bill
$9,100typical amount paid
$9,009–$9,191range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,108 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 11 | $25,810 | $9,009 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 21 | $30,405 | $9,191 |
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.