Sepsis in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 872: Septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours without mcc
$53,550typical hospital bill
$13,785typical amount paid
$8,398–$17,042range paid across 5 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,550 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | 86 | $35,872 | $8,398 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 43 | $53,550 | $12,543 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 33 | $92,770 | $13,785 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 46 | $69,725 | $15,556 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 17 | $37,889 | $17,042 |
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.