Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLumbar spinal fusion in District of Columbia: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 3 District of Columbia hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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MS-DRG 451
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $58,735 | 2.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $68,156 | 2.5× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $79,729 | 2.9× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
MS-DRG 450
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital Washington | $96,903 | 2.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington | $147,793 | 3.3× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington | $176,974 | 3.9× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for lumbar spinal fusion in District of Columbia?
3 District of Columbia hospitals post usable commercial rates for lumbar spinal fusion in their federal price-transparency files. For inpatient stay (MS-DRG 451), the median across 3 hospitals is $68,156, 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.