Howard University Hospital Corp
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20060
Howard University Hospital Corp in Washington, DC has an average Medicare payment of $19,005 and a Value Score of D (38/100). Compare prices for 18 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Howard University Hospital Corp
Howard University Hospital Corp holds a CMS 1-star quality rating — the lowest tier of the federal Hospital Compare program. The rating reflects measurable underperformance on the composite of mortality, safety, and patient-experience measures. Outcome measures lean negative: more measures rate worse than the federal benchmark than better. The composite outcome score is 42/100.
Average payment per documented procedure at Howard University Hospital Corp is $19,005 — among the higher-cost facilities in the dataset. The composite value score of 38/100 puts Howard University Hospital Corp in the middle of the value distribution: not a standout choice on cost-vs-quality grounds, but not poor either.
Howard University Hospital Corp is non-profit — a voluntary-association or church-affiliated facility, which is the majority ownership pattern for U.S. acute-care hospitals. 18 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Howard University Hospital Corp. Top examples: Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC, Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC, Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC. Emergency services are not offered, which is unusual for an acute-care facility — most often reflects a specialty hospital or non-traditional inpatient model.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $17,611 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $52,524 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $12,219 |
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $9,703 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $11,795 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $14,210 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $24,404 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $19,934 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $34,441 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $25,451 |
Signs and Symptoms without MCC DRG 948 · Other | $7,169 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $7,822 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $18,888 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $13,101 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $14,320 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $18,698 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $13,598 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $26,210 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Howard University Hospital Corp Compares
Howard University Hospital Corp has an average Medicare payment of $19,005, 9% below the District of Columbia state average of $20,781. That is 20% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (29% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of D (38/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Howard University Hospital Corp Cost & Quality FAQ
Howard University Hospital Corp has an average payment of $19,005 across 18 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Howard University Hospital Corp has a CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Howard University Hospital Corp has a Value Score of D (38/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Other facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Howard University Hospital Corp does not offer emergency services at this location. For emergencies, contact your local 911 service.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.