Heart catheterization in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$33,685typical hospital bill
$12,924typical amount paid
$11,301–$13,394range paid across 3 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,685 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 43 | $33,685 | $11,301 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 38 | $32,524 | $12,924 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 18 | $38,270 | $13,394 |
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.