Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Delaware
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$95,995typical hospital bill
$24,311typical amount paid
$20,087–$27,276range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $95,995 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 | 28 | $89,803 | $20,087 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 51 | $102,452 | $24,311 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 30 | $95,995 | $27,276 |
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.