Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Washington, DC
MS-DRG 552 · 4 hospitals in Washington
Charges here run from $39,048 to $69,760 — a difference of $30,713 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical District of Columbia hospital charges $46,915.
Hospitals in Washington, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC |
$39,048 17% below the state average | $7,758 | 39 |
|
C
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC |
$45,149 4% below the state average | $13,725 | 14 |
|
C
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC |
$48,680 4% above the state average | $11,018 | 30 |
|
F
George Washington Univ Hospital
Washington, DC |
$69,760 49% above the state average | $12,127 | 23 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.