Extensive Operating Room Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Major cost in Washington, DC
MS-DRG 981 · 3 hospitals in Washington
Charges here run from $207,426 to $514,738 — a difference of $307,311 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical District of Columbia hospital charges $270,330.
Hospitals in Washington, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC |
$207,426 23% below the state average | $50,958 | 45 |
|
C
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC |
$270,330 | $76,662 | 16 |
|
F
George Washington Univ Hospital
Washington, DC |
$514,738 90% above the state average | $65,696 | 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.