Bowel surgery, with complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 330: Major small and large bowel procedures with cc
$61,375typical hospital bill
$25,658typical amount paid
$24,084–$26,543range paid across 3 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $61,375 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 54 | $45,225 | $24,084 | |
| Westerly Hospital | Westerly | 17 | $61,375 | $25,658 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 18 | $64,314 | $26,543 |
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.