Irregular heartbeat, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$40,041typical hospital bill
$9,561typical amount paid
$6,095–$10,813range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $40,041 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | 30 | $34,902 | $6,095 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 47 | $37,218 | $9,042 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 22 | $75,828 | $10,081 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $42,864 | $10,813 |
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.