Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$201,132typical hospital bill
$55,352typical amount paid
$54,520–$56,183range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $201,132 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | 31 | $216,572 | $54,520 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 22 | $185,691 | $56,183 |
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.