Back problems (no surgery) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$46,915typical hospital bill
$11,572typical amount paid
$7,758–$13,725range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,915 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 39 | $39,048 | $7,758 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 30 | $48,680 | $11,018 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 23 | $69,760 | $12,127 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 14 | $45,149 | $13,725 |
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.