Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$416,303typical hospital bill
$71,891typical amount paid
$69,501–$74,281range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $416,303 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 23 | $528,817 | $69,501 | |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 12 | $303,789 | $74,281 |
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.