Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 266: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with mcc
$322,371typical hospital bill
$68,553typical amount paid
$67,484–$69,621range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $322,371 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 14 | $358,757 | $67,484 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 92 | $285,985 | $69,621 |
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.