Stomach and digestive disorders in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 392: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc
$45,608typical hospital bill
$9,812typical amount paid
$6,466–$12,266range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,608 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | 48 | $31,432 | $6,466 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 33 | $45,013 | $9,709 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 34 | $58,817 | $9,915 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 46 | $46,202 | $12,266 |
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.