Lung infection, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 177: Respiratory infections and inflammations with mcc
$36,333typical hospital bill
$11,035typical amount paid
$9,337–$19,186range paid across 6 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,333 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | 54 | $27,172 | $9,337 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 40 | $44,093 | $9,707 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 100 | $56,298 | $11,034 | |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 31 | $38,920 | $11,037 | |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro | 24 | $33,747 | $12,901 | |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc | Saint Albans | 24 | $20,390 | $19,186 |
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.