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Posted commercial rates at 3 District of Columbia hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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MS-DRG 621
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $27,426 | 2.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $31,761 | 2.5× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $35,716 | 2.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
MS-DRG 620
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $29,097 | 2.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $33,696 | 2.5× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $37,892 | 2.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
MS-DRG 619
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $52,499 | 2.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $60,797 | 2.5× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $68,368 | 2.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) in District of Columbia?
3 District of Columbia hospitals post usable commercial rates for weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) in their federal price-transparency files. For inpatient stay (MS-DRG 621), the median across 3 hospitals is $31,761, 2.5× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.