Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Central Nervous System Principal cost in Washington, DC
MS-DRG 023 · 3 hospitals in Washington
Charges here run from $272,818 to $524,739 — a difference of $251,921 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical District of Columbia hospital charges $283,436.
Hospitals in Washington, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC |
$272,818 4% below the state average | $87,651 | 26 |
|
C
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC |
$283,436 | $72,370 | 31 |
|
F
George Washington Univ Hospital
Washington, DC |
$524,739 85% above the state average | $67,608 | 22 |
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.