State report
District of Columbia hospitals: prices, quality and finances report
Updated November 11, 2026
#51of 52 states overall How states are ranked
10hospitals, with 16,270 Medicare stays
$3.95typical list price for every $1 of cost 30th highest of 51 states
17%of rated hospitals hold 4 or 5 CMS stars 47th highest share of 52 states
5 h 27 mintypical ER visit US typical 2 h 28 min
Compared with the country as a whole, District of Columbia's list prices are lower than the US typical, fewer hospitals earn top quality ratings and ER visits are longer.
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District of ColumbiaUnited States
List price per $1 of cost
$3.95US $4.74
Billed, compared with paid
4.3×US 5.0×
Hospitals with 4 or 5 stars
17%US 41%
Patients who would recommend
63%US 71%
Typical ER visit
5 h 27 minUS 2 h 28 min
Charity care, share of costs
1.6%US 1.8%
District of Columbia typical: $3.95
Most common hospital stays in District of Columbia
| Stay | Medicare stays | Typical bill | Typical paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis, with major complications | 1,461 | $99,966 | $25,417 |
| Heart failure, with major complications | 814 | $58,602 | $16,843 |
| Heart attack, with major complications | 322 | $79,539 | $20,481 |
| Infection needing surgery, with major complications | 316 | $235,809 | $66,875 |
| Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications | 304 | $70,869 | $16,931 |
| Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) | 298 | $266,043 | $53,671 |
| Stroke, with major complications | 274 | $110,370 | $25,276 |
| Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications | 257 | $93,367 | $20,834 |
1 of 10 District of Columbia hospitals have their own cash prices and insurer rates on this site so far; more are added every night.
Sources: CMS Medicare inpatient data, hospital cost reports and Care Compare; hospitals' own price files. "Typical" is the median hospital. Star shares leave out Veterans Affairs and military hospitals. How the numbers work.