Infection needing surgery, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 853: Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with mcc
$132,606typical hospital bill
$33,262typical amount paid
$23,617–$49,689range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,606 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 13 | $132,606 | $23,617 | |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 17 | $91,518 | $33,262 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 71 | $153,947 | $49,689 |
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.