Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale in Vermont
MS-DRG 175: Pulmonary embolism with mcc or acute cor pulmonale
$37,309typical hospital bill
$11,594typical amount paid
$6,673–$15,406range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,309 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington | 13 | $25,151 | $6,673 | |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 11 | $37,309 | $11,594 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 35 | $65,088 | $15,406 |
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.