Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$46,144typical hospital bill
$10,757typical amount paid
$8,533–$15,685range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,144 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 12 | $32,527 | $8,533 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 13 | $46,144 | $10,757 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 28 | $68,468 | $15,685 |
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.