Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 698: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with mcc
$93,367typical hospital bill
$20,834typical amount paid
$12,853–$24,796range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $93,367 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 59 | $43,802 | $12,853 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 56 | $94,589 | $19,228 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 61 | $171,708 | $22,440 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 81 | $92,145 | $24,796 |
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.