Heart attack, with complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 281: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with cc
$17,171typical hospital bill
$6,745typical amount paid
$5,835–$10,455range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $17,171 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | 17 | $17,171 | $5,835 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 42 | $32,883 | $6,745 | |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc | Saint Albans | 23 | $10,585 | $10,455 |
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.