Heart catheterization in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$78,882typical hospital bill
$13,018typical amount paid
$12,616–$13,420range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,882 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 14 | $101,997 | $12,616 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 42 | $55,767 | $13,420 |
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.