Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 321: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with mcc or 4+ arteries/
$183,026typical hospital bill
$33,381typical amount paid
$32,946–$33,816range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $183,026 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 | 62 | $119,976 | $32,946 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 19 | $246,076 | $33,816 |
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.