Dehydration and electrolyte problems in Vermont
MS-DRG 641: Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without mcc
$27,434typical hospital bill
$6,113typical amount paid
$3,202–$6,828range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,434 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 21 | $22,635 | $3,202 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 51 | $35,744 | $6,113 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 39 | $27,434 | $6,828 |
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.