Lung infection, with complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$44,236typical hospital bill
$11,875typical amount paid
$8,082–$15,034range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,236 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | 25 | $37,669 | $8,082 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 18 | $44,236 | $11,875 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $68,357 | $15,034 |
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.