Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$30,417typical hospital bill
$11,619typical amount paid
$8,906–$14,375range paid across 6 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,417 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | 20 | $28,253 | $8,906 | |
| Newport Hospital | Newport | 17 | $28,252 | $9,242 | |
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket | 17 | $33,721 | $11,075 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 54 | $32,582 | $12,162 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 21 | $24,875 | $14,113 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 28 | $53,123 | $14,375 |
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.