Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 480: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with mcc
$210,371typical hospital bill
$35,689typical amount paid
$34,951–$53,029range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $210,371 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | 12 | $318,366 | $34,951 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 51 | $174,800 | $35,689 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 11 | $210,371 | $53,029 |
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.