Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$77,460typical hospital bill
$16,258typical amount paid
$10,660–$20,813range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,460 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 30 | $40,453 | $10,660 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 35 | $62,034 | $15,283 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 20 | $124,657 | $17,233 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 36 | $92,886 | $20,813 |
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.