Mini-stroke (TIA) in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$23,919typical hospital bill
$7,186typical amount paid
$6,229–$8,143range paid across 2 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,919 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield | 12 | $25,957 | $6,229 | |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 20 | $21,880 | $8,143 |
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.