Hysterectomy Cost in District of Columbia (2026)
High-cost market · RPP 110.5 · DC
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in District of Columbia.
Regional Price Parity
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index sits at 110.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in District of Columbia can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +10.5% above the national average ($18,000), District of Columbia sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Hysterectomy in District of Columbia: What to Know
Hysterectomy prevalence in the District of Columbia (11.7%) was the lowest in the South between 2012-2020. Patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomies at D.C. area ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) experienced shorter operating times (53.7 minutes) and a 99.8% same-day discharge rate compared to outpatient hospitals. The Center for Innovative GYN Care (CIGC) in the D.C. area emphasizes minimally invasive techniques like DualPortGYN for reduced downtime and same-day release.
For potential cost savings, consider ASCs in the D.C. area, where cash prices for hysterectomies are significantly lower than outpatient hospitals. Facilities like Inova in Fairfax, VA, or Capital Women's Care in Maryland, both serving the broader D.C. metro, also offer various minimally invasive options. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in District of Columbia
Hysterectomy costs run 10.5% above the national average in District of Columbia, driven largely by higher facility and provider rates. Here's the full breakdown.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
District of Columbia all-in range
Financing Options
Many District of Columbia clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $19,890 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for District of Columbia's regional price parity (110.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has fewer high-volume hysterectomy facilities than most states. The rates below are from CMS Medicare claims.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | $23,250 | $16,726 | 11 |
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
Hysterectomy in District of Columbia costs more than all neighboring states. If travel is feasible, the savings could be substantial.
Expert Answers for District of Columbia Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to District of Columbia.
Compare District of Columbia with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in District of Columbia
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for District of Columbia's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.