Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$231,511typical hospital bill
$56,484typical amount paid
$49,670–$63,298range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $231,511 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 28 | $203,494 | $49,670 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 18 | $259,529 | $63,298 |
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.