Urinary tract infection, with major complications in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 689: Kidney and urinary tract infections with mcc
$61,571typical hospital bill
$14,559typical amount paid
$9,015–$17,699range paid across 4 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $61,571 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | 58 | $37,421 | $9,015 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 60 | $65,909 | $14,427 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 27 | $99,059 | $14,691 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 32 | $57,232 | $17,699 |
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.