Skin infection (cellulitis) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 603: Cellulitis without mcc
$38,913typical hospital bill
$10,769typical amount paid
$7,197–$14,024range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,913 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | 50 | $26,291 | $7,197 | |
| United Medical Center | Washington | 15 | $38,796 | $8,289 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 17 | $38,913 | $10,769 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 17 | $57,388 | $11,292 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 12 | $50,774 | $14,024 |
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.