Medical Procedure Costs in District of Columbia

District of Columbia medical procedure costs are generally above the national average. District of Columbia has a single Medicare pricing locality.

Cost vs National Avg
+13.0%
Higher than average
Pricing Localities
1
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Procedure Costs in District of Columbia

ProcedureDistrict of Columbia
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$146
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$110
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$139
Destruction of Skin Lesion$76
Partial Mastectomy$699
Total Hip Replacement$1,281
Total Knee Replacement$1,278
Knee Arthroscopy$576
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$371
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$483
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$431
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$550
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$569
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$696
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$470
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$640
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,433
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,715
Lumbar Discectomy$1,001
Cataract Surgery$514
MRI Brain Without Contrast$224
MRI Brain With Contrast$309
MRI Brain$364
Chest X-Ray$38
CT Chest Without Contrast$152
CT Chest With Contrast$191
MRI Cervical Spine$218
MRI Lumbar Spine$220
Shoulder X-Ray$41
MRI Shoulder$236
Knee X-Ray$40
MRI Knee$235
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$208
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$346
Ultrasound Abdomen$131
Ultrasound Transvaginal$136
Ultrasound Pelvis$121
Diagnostic Mammogram$181
Screening Mammogram$146
Nuclear Stress Test$497
Psychiatric Evaluation$188
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$220
Psychotherapy (45 min)$124
Psychotherapy (60 min)$181
ECG/EKG$17
Echocardiogram$226
Stress Echocardiogram$212
Carotid Ultrasound$219
Laser Treatment for Skin$159
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$32
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$31
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$109
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$109
Office Visit (New, Low)$132
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$198
Office Visit (New, High)$264
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$107
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$151
Office Visit (Established, High)$215

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in District of Columbia

Medical procedure costs in District of Columbia are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in District of Columbia. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in District of Columbia offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within District of Columbia.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in District of Columbia

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.