Fainting in Vermont
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$37,232typical hospital bill
$6,680typical amount paid
$4,593–$8,767range paid across 2 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,232 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 24 | $26,011 | $4,593 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 27 | $48,454 | $8,767 |
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.