COPD, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$24,779typical hospital bill
$9,341typical amount paid
$6,633–$12,049range paid across 2 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $24,779 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 56 | $32,801 | $6,633 | |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc | Saint Albans | 15 | $16,756 | $12,049 |
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.