Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$223,597typical hospital bill
$43,172typical amount paid
$35,816–$50,529range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $223,597 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 18 | $214,169 | $35,816 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 16 | $233,025 | $50,529 |
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.