Heart catheterization, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 286: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization with mcc
$155,087typical hospital bill
$27,954typical amount paid
$26,517–$37,941range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $155,087 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 121 | $118,060 | $26,517 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 16 | $224,589 | $27,954 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 15 | $155,087 | $37,941 |
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.