Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Rhode Island
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$81,048typical hospital bill
$26,613typical amount paid
$24,326–$28,899range paid across 2 hospitals
Rhode Island hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,048 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 13 | $61,898 | $24,326 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 23 | $100,198 | $28,899 |
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.