Price Transparency

Overnight Room Rates

If you are admitted to the hospital as an INPATIENT, you will be charged an overnight accommodation rate for each night you are in the hospital.  Here are the current overnight room rates:

Some patients are admitted to an OBSERVATION status with an expectation they may stay overnight.   When your physician and/or your insurance company order and approve your overnight stay as an outpatient or observation stay, your insurance company will process your claim based on your outpatient benefits even though you stayed overnight.

These are only the room charges associated with an overnight stay.  If you wish to receive an estimate for your entire service based upon an average charge per procedure (diagnostic testing, operating room costs, etc…) please refer to “Inpatient Admissions” or “Outpatient Surgeries”.

Emergency Room Visit Rates

Trauma Services

If you are injured and trauma services are requested by Emergency Medical Services or First Responders, a separate charge for our Trauma Services will be charged.  This fee is in addition to the Emergency Room visit charge.

Top Outpatient Radiology Tests

Please note that most radiology services have both a professional and a facility charge associated with them. ChristianaCare bills for both the facility and the physician so the “Charge Type” column identifies the facility charge as “Hospital” and the physician charge as “Physician” for both the test and the interpretation/report.  We have provided some of our most common radiology services here, for a more comprehensive list of radiology services go to the all-inclusive chargemaster.

Facts about Value of our Radiology Services

• As Delaware’s premier imaging resource, our goal is to provide high quality, accurate and timely diagnostic testing, using the most advanced imaging technologies at a competitive cost.
• Our caregivers include expert specialists including board certified radiologists, diagnostic radiologists and neuroradiologists.
• Over 419,000 imaging services are provided annually across 16 locations, including:
  • X-Rays.
  • CT.
  • MRI – advanced, high-field, open, MRI scanners at 2 locations.
  • Ultrasound.
  • Mammography.
• Diagnostic imaging is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.
   

Top Outpatient Lab Tests

For ease of your review, we have provided you with the pricing of our most frequently performed laboratory tests on our OP Lab listing. Any test not found in this listing can be found on the all-inclusive chargemaster.

Facts about the Value of our Laboratory Services

• Our laboratory goals are to provide efficient, high quality care in a timely manner, and to assure accurate results.
• Patient experience: 89% of our patients gave our staff highest marks (5 out of 5) for their skill, and 86% would recommend our services to family & friends.
• Outpatient laboratory services are offered at eight locations.
• Over 3.5 million tests are completed annually.
• ChristianaCare’s Laboratory Services are fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

Top Outpatient Cardiology Tests for Non-Hospital Locations

Surgical Services

Surgical procedure charging (both inpatient and outpatient) is based upon the amount of time that specific services are needed,  for example time in the operating room, anesthesia services, recovery services, etc.  The anesthesiologists, surgeon, pathologist, and other physicians providing your care may not be ChristianaCare employees. Physician services will be billed separately.  Supplies, medications, and other ancillary services are specific to your needs.  Please call our Customer Service department for assistance with the charges for a specific procedure if the following pages for Inpatient Admissions or Outpatient Surgeries do not meet your needs.

Spine Surgery

The information provided in this section about spine surgery is the average charge amount for our top surgical spine procedures. The totals published are a combination of all services provided to a patient with the identified procedure and averaged to a per case amount.  Your services will be based upon your specific needs and could be higher or lower than our published average.  Below are examples of the information that can be obtained for Inpatient Surgeries.

Primary Anterior Cervical Fusion

• 30-Day Unplanned Readmission Rate = 1.11% (8/719); similar hospitals report a 5% rate.
• Venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 30 Days = 0.00% (0/719); similar hospitals report a 0.8% rate.
• Surgical Site Infection = 0.42% (3/719)
• DRG 471, 472, or 473
• Average Charge $56,343.00

Primary Lumbar Fusion

• 30-Day Unplanned Readmission Rate = 4.94% (24/486) ); similar hospitals report a 5% rate.
• Venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 30 Days = 0.21% (1/486); similar hospitals report a 0.8% rate.
• Surgical Site Infection = 2.06% (10/486)
• DRG 459 or 460
• Average Charge $65,717.00

Hip Surgery

ChristianaCare’s Center for Advanced Joint Replacement is among the most advanced, comprehensive programs for hip and knee replacement in the country. We perform more than 2,500 total hip and knee replacements annually, using the latest minimally invasive techniques, with clinical outcomes that are among the best in the nation. ChristianaCare has been recognized as a “High Performing Hospital” from U.S. News & World Report for total hip replacement. The information provided in this section is the average charge amount for our total hip procedures. The totals published are a combination of all services provided to a patient with the identified procedure and averaged to a per case amount.  Your services will be based upon your specific needs and could be higher or lower than our published average.  Below are examples of the information that can be obtained for Inpatient Surgeries.

Total Hip Arthroplasty

• 30 Day Unplanned Readmission Rate = 2.78% (28/1006), National Rate = 4.0%.
• Complication Rate = 1.68% (16/953), National Rate = 2.5%.
• DRG 469 or 470
• Average charge $34,562.00

Knee Surgery

ChristianaCare’s Center for Advanced Joint Replacement is among the most advanced, comprehensive programs for hip and knee replacement in the country. We perform more than 2,500 total hip and knee replacements annually, using the latest minimally invasive techniques, with clinical outcomes that are among the best in the nation. ChristianaCare has been recognized as a “High Performing Hospital” from U.S. News & World Report for total knee replacement. The information provided in this section is the average charge amount for our total knee arthroplasty procedures. The totals published are a combination of all services provided to a patient with the identified procedure and averaged to a per case amount.  Your services will be based upon your specific needs and could be higher or lower than our published average.  Below are examples of the information that can be obtained for Inpatient Surgeries.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

• 30 Day Unplanned Readmission Rate = 3.93% (78/1985) National Rate = 4.0%.
• Complication Rate = 1.37% (28/2042), National Rate = 2.5%.
• DRG 469 or 470
• Average charge $30,388.00

Top Outpatient Surgeries

The information provided in this section is the average charge amount for our top surgical procedures. As noted previously, the professional services for NPs, PAs, or physicians will not be included in our pricing.  The totals published are a combination of all services provided to a patient with the identified procedure and averaged to a per case amount.  Your services will be based upon your specific needs and could be higher or lower than our published average.  Below are examples of the information that can be obtained from Outpatient Surgeries.

Top Inpatient Admissions

Many inpatient services are paid by your insurance based upon a DRG basis. A DRG, or diagnostic related grouping, is how Medicare and some health insurance companies categorize hospitalization costs and determine how much to pay for a patient's hospital stay. The DRG is calculated from a combination of diagnoses and procedures that are specific to you during your hospital stay. DRG descriptions include CC and/or MCC. CC is a complication or chronic disease. MCC is a major complication or chronic disease. The information available in the link is the average charge amounts for services based upon common grouping related to a specific illness. This can provide you with an estimate of what an inpatient hospital stay could cost. Below are examples; please refer to “Inpatient Admissions” for a more extensive list.

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis services are provided as ordered by your physician.  The charges below are strictly for the daily treatment.  Medications, supplies, and other services are not included in the charge.  Your physician will order medications that are specific to your needs during the treatment session.  Per billing guidelines, dialysis claims are submitted on a monthly basis.  Please review approved facilities with your insurance company to be sure you can receive your treatment at a ChristianaCare facility.  Your insurance may require an authorization or prior approval for the treatment.

Maternity

Maternity delivery and newborn services are inpatient admissions. These services are paid on a DRG basis. A DRG, or diagnostic related grouping, is how Medicare and some health insurance companies categorize hospitalization costs and determine how much to pay for a patient's hospital stay. The DRG is calculated from a combination of diagnoses and procedures that are specific to you or your newborn during your hospital stay. DRG descriptions include CC and/or MCC. CC is a complication or chronic disease. MCC is a major complication or chronic disease. The information available below is the average charge amount for services based upon common grouping related to a specific medical need. This list can provide you with an estimate of what an inpatient hospital stay could cost. The anesthesiologists, surgeon, and other physicians providing your care will bill separately for their services. Please call our Customer Service department for assistance with the charges if this information does not meet your needs. Below are examples.

Facts about the Value of our Maternity Care

• 6,115 deliveries.
• Overall C-Section Rate is better than our compare group.
• Primary C-Section Rate is better than our compare group.
• Incidence of Episiotomy is better than compare group.
• The only high risk delivering hospital in Delaware offering Level III neonatal intensive care.
• Designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Therapy

Therapy services are charged based upon the evaluation, services, or exercises that are provided.  Many of the therapy billing codes are identified as “per 15 minute” codes requiring that the hospital bill a quantity of 1 for each 15 minutes of service provided.  An exercise service lasting 30 minutes would be billed with a quantity of 2.  Please be aware of your insurance’s requirements for authorization and coverage of these services.

Pharmacy

Medication charges are very complicated as the charge will vary based upon the drug dosage ordered by your physician and reporting code requirements (commonly referred to as “HCPCS”).

Drug manufacturers and vendors change their medication pricing throughout the year. ChristianaCare adjusts its charges as those changes occur. Please call our Customer Service Department at 302-623-7440 for assistance with the current charge of a specific treatment based on the order from your physician.

There is also an option for you to go to the link, “Pharmacy Price List”, for a charge listing that is based on medication doses most often prescribed by doctors for patients.

Supplies

Supply charges are based upon the cost to ChristianaCare. Individual supply charges are included in the complete chargemaster listing. Your surgeon and surgical team will decide what supplies are needed for your procedure. Supply use is different for each patient depending upon their needs. Please use the link to the complete chargemaster for supply charge amounts. You may also use the average charge information under the Top Outpatient Surgeries and Top Inpatient Admissions to get an approximate charge total for your entire stay. Remember that the information is just an estimate; your charges may be higher or lower based upon your individual needs.

Additional Links 

For information regarding financial assistance and self-pay discounts please click here.

The websites provided below are for some of Delaware’s major insurance providers.  The provider sites have information to help you understand your coverage and some plans have payment estimators.  We hope that the links will also provide assistance in understanding your insurance coverage and out of pocket costs.  If a link to your specific plan is not listed below, search on your plan name and “payment estimator”.   

Cigna  https://www.cigna.com/inventyourhealth/interactive-tools-resources

Blue Cross Blue Shield   https://ben.omb.delaware.gov/consumerism/documents/highmark-cost-care.pdf

Aetna   https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/using-your-aetna-benefits/manage-health-care-costs.html

United Healthcare   https://www.uhc.com/individual-and-family/member-resources/health-care-tools/cost-estimator

CMS/Medicare Procedure Price Look Up Tool  https://www.medicare.gov/procedure-price-lookup/

For more information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

Shoppable Services

Shoppable Services are defined as high volume services provided by ChristianaCare , but also include 70 services defined as “shoppable” by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS is requiring all hospitals to publish these 70 shoppable services, as well as other hospital-defined shoppable services, beginning January 2021. Please click here for a complete listing of shoppable services as defined by CMS and ChristianaCare.