Kidney failure, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 683: Renal failure with cc
$51,502typical hospital bill
$12,031typical amount paid
$7,109–$16,090range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $51,502 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | 48 | $34,786 | $7,109 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 41 | $74,883 | $11,682 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 55 | $53,978 | $12,031 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 35 | $51,502 | $13,741 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 19 | $33,118 | $16,090 |
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.