Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 640: Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with mcc
$70,869typical hospital bill
$16,931typical amount paid
$10,110–$20,765range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $70,869 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | 45 | $49,195 | $10,110 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 121 | $70,869 | $16,593 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 63 | $117,376 | $16,931 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 17 | $37,165 | $20,378 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 58 | $91,915 | $20,765 |
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.