Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 175: Pulmonary embolism with mcc or acute cor pulmonale
$76,388typical hospital bill
$16,957typical amount paid
$10,785–$21,022range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $76,388 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 18 | $59,792 | $10,785 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 28 | $76,388 | $16,957 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 23 | $77,834 | $21,022 |
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.