US Health Care Costs

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC 20007 · (202) 784-3000

General hospitalProprietaryEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$24what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$125.9Mnet income, all sources
3.6%margin on patient care alone
$10.0Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)
$13.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
474beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871263$116,907$29,324
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460121$170,712$43,730
Kidney Transplant 65298$272,262$50,997
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69881$92,145$24,796
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47278$123,639$37,821
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69974$69,715$16,665
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45571$179,624$52,117
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02569$218,782$62,657
Heart failure, with major complications 29165$65,929$18,615
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85359$332,575$98,397
Stroke, with major complications 06458$153,124$34,722
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64058$91,915$20,765
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45452$252,236$75,368
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37847$63,896$15,787
Lung infection, with major complications 17746$114,517$25,185
Stomach and digestive disorders 39246$46,202$12,266
Sepsis 87246$69,725$15,556
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37745$94,686$23,056
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02744$117,811$30,036
Pneumonia, with major complications 19341$73,490$20,279
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32940$229,695$70,225
Bowel surgery, with complications 33037$120,643$33,936
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44137$102,318$27,740
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65037$364,897$90,818
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39136$92,886$20,813
Heart attack, with major complications 28035$79,220$22,517
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43235$153,083$31,935
Kidney failure, with complications 68335$51,502$13,741
Respiratory failure 18934$73,901$17,859
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39334$84,153$23,204
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44833$182,877$51,289
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46832$104,974$32,125
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68932$57,232$17,699
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16431$129,658$30,367
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05730$48,149$19,270
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06529$61,100$14,707
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09228$64,625$15,447
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40528$332,476$71,533
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43528$115,057$27,703
Hip or knee replacement 47028$90,451$23,223
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51928$80,973$25,166
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31427$102,212$31,405
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02326$272,818$87,651
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92026$86,768$21,268
Seizures with Mcc 10025$121,779$28,129
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64125$51,141$12,201
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84725$58,538$18,533
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02624$140,731$37,166
Psychoses 88524$26,912$16,473
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$77,834$21,022
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40623$119,472$36,844
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45723$242,774$73,173
Seizures 10122$53,488$14,417
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16322$185,691$56,183
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 45122$129,523$41,268
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18021$155,723$31,113
Diabetes, with major complications 63721$102,290$23,096
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05420$93,210$23,323
Kidney failure, with major complications 68220$90,898$23,285
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85720$154,845$31,006
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09119$92,842$26,276
Fainting 31219$57,364$12,758
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37419$85,654$26,456
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46719$119,827$39,482
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47319$95,358$29,096
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52019$74,350$18,298
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$78,826$20,113
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83419$251,818$81,817
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91919$224,601$49,012
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00318$1,383,536$439,839
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07418$69,041$15,096
Urinary tract infection 69018$46,137$12,292
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85618$259,529$63,298
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00517$786,857$262,709
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$164,983$39,065
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23917$542,263$111,183
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45817$187,312$52,518
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 47117$266,914$83,009
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87017$435,824$95,028
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$246,329$56,189
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27016$294,976$70,892
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29916$103,179$26,435
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$55,303$14,382
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38916$43,490$13,181
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 45916$233,270$76,999
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46416$233,025$50,529
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67416$97,385$34,023
Anemia and blood disorders 81216$63,837$14,153
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$68,237$22,141
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89716$32,054$11,920
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98116$270,330$76,662
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01815$2,861,036$638,628
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16515$108,460$25,001
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16615$239,674$67,309
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28615$155,087$37,941
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67315$218,302$69,475
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84615$363,171$87,200
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06914$42,640$10,994
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26414$259,299$60,506
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Cc/ 42814$236,567$72,823
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44414$130,865$33,396
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51614$108,050$28,634
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52214$98,831$26,302
Back problems (no surgery) 55214$45,149$13,725
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88014$37,765$14,617
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00413$590,311$156,949
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01613$387,860$155,329
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05613$65,853$28,717
Lung infection, with complications 17813$68,357$15,034
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30913$42,864$10,813
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33113$67,944$22,860
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Mcc 38513$92,877$27,733
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42713$279,830$85,448
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44213$58,095$14,488
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44513$57,645$14,048
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49313$145,080$34,587
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55413$43,295$15,530
Diabetes, with complications 63813$74,526$17,400
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$267,203$73,330
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25312$155,835$35,137
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32712$104,072$31,062
Other digestive problems, with complications 39412$73,402$15,303
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46312$421,210$105,814
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48112$93,359$28,754
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51712$75,228$18,658
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$87,201$23,730
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60312$50,774$14,024
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02011$365,493$107,617
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07311$115,150$28,253
Pneumonia, with complications 19411$33,792$11,556
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$71,896$25,514
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24011$201,592$41,413
Hypertension with Mcc 30411$60,517$12,915
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30811$53,690$16,612
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$226,102$111,874
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32811$93,609$25,867
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45311$332,249$117,691
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45611$382,987$106,008
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48011$210,371$53,029
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$69,717$23,473
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 65111$304,535$41,385

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