Bowel surgery, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 330: Major small and large bowel procedures with cc
$120,643typical hospital bill
$28,597typical amount paid
$19,016–$33,936range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $120,643 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | 52 | $73,002 | $19,016 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 42 | $141,025 | $28,597 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 37 | $120,643 | $33,936 |
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.