Disorders of the biliary tract with major complications in Maryland
What 12 hospitals in Maryland charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for disorders of the biliary tract with major complications (DRG 444), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$26,598
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$23,838
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$21,812
Average per stay
State rank
#34 of 34
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Maryland billed an average of $26,598 for disorders of the biliary tract with major complications, about 1.1 times the average total payment of $23,838. That payment is 38% above the U.S. average of $17,218.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $23,838Billed $26,598
About 90¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Maryland billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Maryland:
Maryland hospitals: disorders of the biliary tract with major complications
Every Maryland hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore | 32 | $36,436 | $32,299 | $29,101 |
| Franklin Square Hospital CenterRosedale | 16 | $23,008 | $20,440 | $19,114 |
| Howard County General HospitalColumbia | 14 | $18,003 | $16,385 | $13,872 |
| Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterBel Air | 14 | $20,743 | $18,340 | $17,174 |
| University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson | 14 | $20,592 | $18,260 | $16,861 |
| University of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore | 13 | $39,871 | $36,657 | $35,904 |
| Frederick Memorial HospitalFrederick | 13 | $21,276 | $19,092 | $18,213 |
| Anne Arundel Medical CenterAnnapolis | 13 | $23,156 | $21,421 | $20,040 |
| Memorial Hospital at EastonEaston | 13 | $19,168 | $17,150 | $15,772 |
| Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreBaltimore | 11 | $42,432 | $38,054 | $31,381 |
| Calverthealth Medical CenterPrince Frederick | 11 | $18,619 | $16,709 | $15,377 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical CenterTowson | 11 | $24,832 | $21,880 | $20,545 |
Lowest and highest payments in Maryland
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Howard County General HospitalColumbia, MD | $16,385 |
|---|---|
| Calverthealth Medical CenterPrince Frederick, MD | $16,709 |
| Memorial Hospital at EastonEaston, MD | $17,150 |
| University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD | $18,260 |
| Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterBel Air, MD | $18,340 |
Highest
| Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD | $38,054 |
|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical CenterBaltimore, MD | $36,657 |
| The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD | $32,299 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical CenterTowson, MD | $21,880 |
| Anne Arundel Medical CenterAnnapolis, MD | $21,421 |
Disorders of the biliary tract with major complications in other states
Questions
How much does disorders of the biliary tract with major complications cost in Maryland?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for disorders of the biliary tract with major complications (DRG 444) at 12 hospitals in Maryland was billed at $26,598 on average, while the average total payment was $23,838, of which Medicare paid $21,812. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Maryland, average charges were 1.1 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.