Lung infection, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 177: Respiratory infections and inflammations with mcc
$83,738typical hospital bill
$19,540typical amount paid
$12,550–$25,185range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,738 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 | 104 | $45,781 | $12,550 | |
| United Medical Center | Washington | 11 | $46,143 | $14,932 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 60 | $83,738 | $19,540 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 29 | $169,930 | $20,993 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 46 | $114,517 | $25,185 |
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.