Sepsis, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 871: Septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc
$99,966typical hospital bill
$25,417typical amount paid
$15,885–$33,883range paid across 6 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $99,966 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 | 384 | $67,471 | $15,885 | |
| United Medical Center | Washington | 61 | $86,746 | $21,532 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 421 | $95,122 | $23,936 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 208 | $223,509 | $26,897 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 263 | $116,907 | $29,324 | |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | 124 | $104,810 | $33,883 |
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.