Bowel obstruction, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 389: Gastrointestinal obstruction with cc
$39,469typical hospital bill
$9,870typical amount paid
$6,559–$13,181range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,469 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | 29 | $35,449 | $6,559 | – | – | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $43,490 | $13,181 | – | – | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | – | – | – | – | $20,642$8,745–$28,108 · 12 plans |
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.