Heart stent in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 322: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without mcc
$63,359typical hospital bill
$20,342typical amount paid
$19,891–$23,159range paid across 3 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,359 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 30 | $51,731 | $19,891 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 63 | $63,359 | $20,342 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 44 | $73,845 | $23,159 |
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.