Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 698: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with mcc
$35,594typical hospital bill
$7,867typical amount paid
$7,435–$10,909range paid across 4 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,594 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 22 | $31,720 | $7,435 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 31 | $39,468 | $7,717 | |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington | 16 | $31,368 | $8,017 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 35 | $43,212 | $10,909 |
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.