Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$49,993typical hospital bill
$17,456typical amount paid
$10,486–$19,424range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,993 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | 11 | $45,803 | $10,486 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 21 | $51,836 | $15,643 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 30 | $48,149 | $19,270 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 18 | $138,248 | $19,424 |
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.