Major Chest Procedures with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 164: Major chest procedures with cc
$132,498typical hospital bill
$27,395typical amount paid
$21,488–$30,367range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,498 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 11 | $86,194 | $21,488 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 36 | $135,339 | $27,201 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 19 | $198,066 | $27,589 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 31 | $129,658 | $30,367 |
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.