Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 388: Gastrointestinal obstruction with mcc
$72,274typical hospital bill
$15,473typical amount paid
$12,136–$18,810range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,274 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | 20 | $58,480 | $12,136 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 19 | $86,068 | $18,810 |
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.