Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 463: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$375,201typical hospital bill
$90,559typical amount paid
$75,304–$105,814range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $375,201 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 17 | $329,191 | $75,304 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 12 | $421,210 | $105,814 |
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.