Irregular heartbeat in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$26,904typical hospital bill
$7,411typical amount paid
$5,179–$7,827range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,904 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | 15 | $23,263 | $5,179 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 21 | $26,904 | $7,411 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 14 | $79,502 | $7,827 |
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.