Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 267: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without mcc
$266,043typical hospital bill
$53,671typical amount paid
$52,262–$55,080range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $266,043 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 270 | $209,725 | $52,262 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 28 | $322,361 | $55,080 |
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.