Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 493: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with cc
$153,680typical hospital bill
$29,094typical amount paid
$28,218–$34,587range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $153,680 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 18 | $153,680 | $28,218 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 14 | $228,512 | $29,094 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $145,080 | $34,587 |
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.