Back problems (no surgery) in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$27,586typical hospital bill
$9,284typical amount paid
$7,386–$11,354range paid across 3 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,586 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 23 | $24,377 | $7,386 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 25 | $27,586 | $9,284 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 35 | $29,495 | $11,354 |
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.