Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$30,373typical hospital bill
$9,559typical amount paid
$4,813–$13,900range paid across 5 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,373 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington | 14 | $25,868 | $4,813 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 19 | $31,180 | $8,170 | |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 13 | $30,373 | $9,559 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 31 | $54,541 | $11,775 | |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc | Saint Albans | 13 | $19,141 | $13,900 |
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.