Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$64,932typical hospital bill
$19,028typical amount paid
$11,404–$21,455range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $64,932 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | 23 | $51,039 | $11,404 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 55 | $80,953 | $17,942 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 19 | $78,826 | $20,113 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 12 | $31,884 | $21,455 |
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.