Diabetes, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 637: Diabetes with mcc
$43,047typical hospital bill
$11,574typical amount paid
$11,240–$11,908range paid across 2 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,047 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 12 | $31,592 | $11,240 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 18 | $54,503 | $11,908 |
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.