Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 004: Tracheostomy with mv >96 hours or principal diagnosis except face, mouth and neck withou
$547,225typical hospital bill
$158,463typical amount paid
$156,949–$159,977range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $547,225 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 13 | $590,311 | $156,949 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 15 | $504,139 | $159,977 |
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.