Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 981: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$270,330typical hospital bill
$65,696typical amount paid
$50,958–$76,662range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $270,330 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 45 | $207,426 | $50,958 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 22 | $514,738 | $65,696 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $270,330 | $76,662 |
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.