Fainting in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$45,997typical hospital bill
$12,758typical amount paid
$6,732–$14,844range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,997 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | 15 | $40,706 | $6,732 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 25 | $84,325 | $11,190 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 19 | $57,364 | $12,758 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 49 | $45,997 | $13,198 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 14 | $42,135 | $14,844 |
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.