Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours in Connecticut
MS-DRG 207: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours
$323,275typical hospital bill
$79,897typical amount paid
$69,213–$98,966range paid across 3 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $323,275 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | 11 | $215,078 | $69,213 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 16 | $323,275 | $79,897 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 22 | $423,378 | $98,966 |
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.