Heart stent in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 322: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without mcc
$106,306typical hospital bill
$22,073typical amount paid
$22,062–$22,084range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $106,306 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 15 | $141,952 | $22,062 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 61 | $70,660 | $22,084 |
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.