Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 857: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc
$169,454typical hospital bill
$28,829typical amount paid
$26,653–$31,006range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $169,454 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | 16 | $184,062 | $26,653 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 20 | $154,845 | $31,006 |
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.