Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$53,349typical hospital bill
$21,107typical amount paid
$18,931–$23,282range paid across 2 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,349 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 13 | $48,622 | $18,931 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 17 | $58,075 | $23,282 |
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.