Irregular heartbeat in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$15,859typical hospital bill
$5,457typical amount paid
$4,356–$6,557range paid across 2 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $15,859 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 15 | $15,133 | $4,356 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 24 | $16,584 | $6,557 |
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.