Diabetes, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$51,710typical hospital bill
$11,696typical amount paid
$6,702–$17,400range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $51,710 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 14 | $27,887 | $6,702 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 23 | $51,710 | $10,964 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 16 | $62,327 | $11,696 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 15 | $32,279 | $15,871 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $74,526 | $17,400 |
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.