Stomach and digestive disorders in Vermont
MS-DRG 392: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc
$20,831typical hospital bill
$5,703typical amount paid
$3,257–$9,003range paid across 4 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,831 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 | 13 | $19,502 | $3,257 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 22 | $22,160 | $4,241 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 60 | $33,965 | $7,166 | |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc | Saint Albans | 14 | $18,420 | $9,003 |
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.