Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 378: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with cc
$54,135typical hospital bill
$13,052typical amount paid
$7,884–$15,790range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,135 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | 46 | $34,056 | $7,884 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 81 | $54,135 | $12,698 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 31 | $88,351 | $13,052 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 47 | $63,896 | $15,787 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 19 | $40,562 | $15,790 |
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.