Bowel obstruction, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 389: Gastrointestinal obstruction with cc
$39,469typical hospital bill
$9,870typical amount paid
$6,559–$13,181range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,469 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 29 | $35,449 | $6,559 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $43,490 | $13,181 |
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.