Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 517: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures without cc/mcc
$75,796typical hospital bill
$17,639typical amount paid
$16,619–$18,658range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $75,796 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 11 | $76,364 | $16,619 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 12 | $75,228 | $18,658 |
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.