Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$31,471typical hospital bill
$7,087typical amount paid
$6,446–$8,229range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,471 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 12 | $27,350 | $6,446 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 16 | $34,837 | $7,087 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 45 | $31,471 | $8,229 |
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.