Stroke, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 064: Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc
$39,099typical hospital bill
$12,033typical amount paid
$11,781–$16,030range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,099 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Barre | 21 | $38,361 | $11,781 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 14 | $39,099 | $12,033 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 68 | $74,546 | $16,030 |
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.