Lung infection, with complications in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$30,704typical hospital bill
$9,646typical amount paid
$7,266–$15,417range paid across 5 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,704 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 15 | $26,553 | $7,266 | |
| Newport Hospital | Newport | 16 | $27,498 | $8,065 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 37 | $30,704 | $9,646 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 39 | $31,167 | $10,097 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 30 | $38,618 | $15,417 |
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.