Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$45,653typical hospital bill
$9,108typical amount paid
$6,956–$11,261range paid across 2 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,653 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | 14 | $34,841 | $6,956 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 35 | $56,465 | $11,261 |
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.