Anemia and blood disorders in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 812: Red blood cell disorders without mcc
$43,398typical hospital bill
$11,712typical amount paid
$7,193–$14,660range paid across 6 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,398 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | 22 | $29,585 | $7,193 | |
| United Medical Center | Washington | 11 | $23,159 | $8,492 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 11 | $60,680 | $11,501 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 79 | $54,489 | $11,924 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $63,837 | $14,153 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 21 | $32,308 | $14,660 |
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.