Lung infection, with complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$32,045typical hospital bill
$7,578typical amount paid
$4,947–$9,539range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,045 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 12 | $32,045 | $4,947 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 19 | $49,139 | $7,578 | |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | 13 | $29,665 | $9,539 |
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.