Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) in Delaware
MS-DRG 267: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without mcc
$133,029typical hospital bill
$40,116typical amount paid
$36,724–$45,795range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,029 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | 29 | $113,249 | $36,724 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 17 | $133,029 | $40,116 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 184 | $236,981 | $45,795 |
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.