Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$74,812typical hospital bill
$19,226typical amount paid
$16,742–$21,711range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,812 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | 11 | $57,119 | $16,742 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 15 | $92,505 | $21,711 |
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.