Other digestive problems, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 394: Other digestive system diagnoses with cc
$72,995typical hospital bill
$13,890typical amount paid
$7,454–$15,303range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,995 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | $50,146 | $7,454 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 15 | $72,995 | $13,890 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 12 | $73,402 | $15,303 |
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.