Bowel surgery, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$264,649typical hospital bill
$69,984typical amount paid
$38,391–$72,383range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $264,649 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 33 | $115,742 | $38,391 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 37 | $299,604 | $69,743 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 40 | $229,695 | $70,225 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 13 | $557,854 | $72,383 |
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.