Heart attack, with complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 281: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with cc
$29,457typical hospital bill
$9,620typical amount paid
$8,591–$10,891range paid across 5 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,457 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket | 20 | $43,918 | $8,591 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 23 | $27,679 | $9,217 | |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | Providence | 12 | $23,069 | $9,620 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 45 | $29,457 | $9,690 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 34 | $37,687 | $10,891 |
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.