COPD, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$68,068typical hospital bill
$13,238typical amount paid
$9,102–$20,144range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,068 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | 17 | $30,073 | $9,102 | |
| United Medical Center | Washington | 20 | $68,068 | $12,856 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 33 | $45,368 | $13,238 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 19 | $124,417 | $14,928 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 17 | $73,757 | $20,144 |
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.