Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 331: Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mcc
$67,944typical hospital bill
$22,860typical amount paid
$13,986–$23,532range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $67,944 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | $50,647 | $13,986 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $67,944 | $22,860 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 18 | $87,511 | $23,532 |
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.