Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$29,657typical hospital bill
$7,926typical amount paid
$6,802–$8,869range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,657 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 31 | $32,269 | $6,802 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 65 | $29,657 | $7,926 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 17 | $26,909 | $8,869 |
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.