Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications in Delaware
MS-DRG 266: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with mcc
$246,696typical hospital bill
$62,497typical amount paid
$53,068–$71,926range paid across 2 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $246,696 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 19 | $182,302 | $53,068 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 76 | $311,090 | $71,926 |
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.