Seizures in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 101: Seizures without mcc
$53,488typical hospital bill
$11,952typical amount paid
$11,311–$14,417range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,488 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 24 | $40,767 | $11,311 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 30 | $87,351 | $11,952 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 22 | $53,488 | $14,417 |
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.