Major Chest Trauma with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 184: Major chest trauma with cc
$74,371typical hospital bill
$12,974typical amount paid
$12,396–$13,551range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,371 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 21 | $46,483 | $12,396 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 11 | $102,259 | $13,551 |
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.