Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$43,647typical hospital bill
$11,029typical amount paid
$7,096–$11,259range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,647 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 12 | $28,318 | $7,096 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 14 | $43,647 | $11,029 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 11 | $72,376 | $11,259 |
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.