Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$393,122typical hospital bill
$84,647typical amount paid
$58,112–$111,183range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $393,122 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | 20 | $243,981 | $58,112 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 17 | $542,263 | $111,183 |
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.