Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$60,028typical hospital bill
$15,913typical amount paid
$9,532–$16,612range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,028 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 13 | $46,838 | $9,532 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 51 | $66,365 | $15,261 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 22 | $153,878 | $16,565 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 11 | $53,690 | $16,612 |
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.