Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$21,087typical hospital bill
$7,110typical amount paid
$6,134–$8,974range paid across 7 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,087 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | Westerly | 14 | $24,962 | $6,134 | |
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 25 | $17,364 | $6,138 | |
| Newport Hospital | Newport | 17 | $20,751 | $6,354 | |
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket | 18 | $30,412 | $7,110 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 43 | $19,936 | $7,767 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 81 | $21,087 | $7,839 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 53 | $31,445 | $8,974 |
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.