Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 481: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with cc
$105,386typical hospital bill
$23,979typical amount paid
$15,785–$28,754range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $105,386 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 23 | $68,824 | $15,785 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 54 | $117,413 | $23,648 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 28 | $192,396 | $24,310 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 12 | $93,359 | $28,754 |
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.