Stroke, with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 064: Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc
$62,938typical hospital bill
$15,630typical amount paid
$14,698–$21,170range paid across 4 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,938 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | Milford | 19 | $71,070 | $14,698 | |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 20 | $51,758 | $14,732 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 51 | $54,807 | $16,527 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 195 | $71,387 | $21,170 |
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.