Irregular heartbeat in Connecticut
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$25,109typical hospital bill
$6,545typical amount paid
$5,766–$8,585range paid across 6 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $25,109 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden | 14 | $25,044 | $5,766 | |
| William W Backus Hospital | Norwich | 17 | $21,955 | $6,000 | |
| Danbury Hospital | Danbury | 13 | $20,897 | $6,099 | |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford | 11 | $29,778 | $6,991 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 51 | $34,112 | $7,545 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 24 | $25,173 | $8,585 |
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.