Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$51,585typical hospital bill
$6,699typical amount paid
$6,476–$6,918range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $51,585 for this stay in 2024, about 7.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 28 | $41,392 | $6,476 | |
| Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital | Highlands Ranch | 14 | $51,585 | $6,699 | |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc | Pueblo | 13 | $58,537 | $6,918 |
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.