Urinary tract infection, with major complications in Vermont
MS-DRG 689: Kidney and urinary tract infections with mcc
$35,134typical hospital bill
$6,271typical amount paid
$5,163–$8,926range paid across 3 hospitals
Vermont hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,134 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | 20 | $25,626 | $5,163 | |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | Rutland | 18 | $35,134 | $6,271 | |
| Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | Burlington | 41 | $52,438 | $8,926 |
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.