Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$164,983typical hospital bill
$33,035typical amount paid
$32,168–$39,065range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $164,983 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 | 26 | $136,521 | $32,168 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 11 | $275,322 | $33,035 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 17 | $164,983 | $39,065 |
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.