Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$58,179typical hospital bill
$6,217typical amount paid
$6,113–$6,321range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $58,179 for this stay in 2024, about 9.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health | Boulder | 11 | $62,807 | $6,113 | |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 12 | $53,550 | $6,321 |
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.