Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 274: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without mcc
$116,111typical hospital bill
$34,809typical amount paid
$33,640–$35,979range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $116,111 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 133 | $67,021 | $33,640 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 14 | $165,201 | $35,979 |
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.