Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 377: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with mcc
$94,686typical hospital bill
$23,056typical amount paid
$14,395–$30,672range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $94,686 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 | 28 | $65,512 | $14,395 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 86 | $95,309 | $21,042 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 45 | $94,686 | $23,056 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 38 | $249,542 | $25,654 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 13 | $77,289 | $30,672 |
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.