Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Connecticut
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$114,411typical hospital bill
$29,191typical amount paid
$22,818–$40,131range paid across 9 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,411 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden | 19 | $70,111 | $22,818 | |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | New London | 20 | $111,117 | $24,207 | |
| The Hospital of Central Connecticut | New Britain | 11 | $144,124 | $27,290 | |
| William W Backus Hospital | Norwich | 15 | $114,411 | $28,478 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 25 | $126,208 | $29,191 | |
| Danbury Hospital | Danbury | 23 | $94,885 | $29,437 | |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | Bridgeport | 15 | $119,176 | $29,955 | |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport | 16 | $105,645 | $30,584 | |
| Yale-New Haven Hospital | New Haven | 58 | $160,920 | $40,131 |
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.