Bowel surgery, with major complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$85,796typical hospital bill
$39,649typical amount paid
$32,693–$48,799range paid across 3 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $85,796 for this stay in 2024, about 2.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | Westerly | 12 | $85,796 | $32,693 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 22 | $81,942 | $39,649 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 11 | $96,722 | $48,799 |
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.