Irregular heartbeat in Vermont
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$15,760typical hospital bill
$3,994typical amount paid
$2,103–$5,129range paid across 4 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $15,760 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 15 | $20,475 | $2,103 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 34 | $16,383 | $3,544 | |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington | 15 | $9,888 | $4,443 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 49 | $15,137 | $5,129 |
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.