Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 195: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy without cc/mcc
$22,925typical hospital bill
$5,926typical amount paid
$5,729–$6,122range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,925 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | 22 | $26,648 | $5,729 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 27 | $19,202 | $6,122 |
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.