Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 897: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without mcc
$32,054typical hospital bill
$11,920typical amount paid
$9,995–$13,602range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,054 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 14 | $46,357 | $9,995 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $32,054 | $11,920 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 13 | $21,782 | $13,602 |
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.