Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$283,436typical hospital bill
$72,370typical amount paid
$67,608–$87,651range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $283,436 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 | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 22 | $524,739 | $67,608 | – | – | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 31 | $283,436 | $72,370 | – | $149,767$59,480–$203,932 · 12 plans | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 26 | $272,818 | $87,651 | – | – |
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.