Price Transparency and Financial Assistance

Children's National is committed to helping patients and families make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. In accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal regulation 45 C.F.R. § 180, below is a downloadable list of each of our hospital's standard charges for all services and our payer-specific contracted rates for each insurance company accepted at Children's National. Also below is a list of contracted rates for all shoppable services provided at Children's National.

53-0196580 Children's National Hospital Standard Charges 2025 (CSV)

53-0204670 Rehabilitation and Specialized Care Standard Charges (CSV)

Children's National Hospital Shoppable Services 2023 (CSV)

Please note the information provided does not reflect the actual cost of care for patients. Your out-of-pocket costs will vary based on your individual insurance coverage. To better understand your individual coverage, contact your insurance company to confirm your financial responsibility or request an estimate by contacting a patient accounting representative at 202-832-4400.

Children's National accepts many insurance plans, including most managed care plans. If you have questions about your insurance, please call 202-832-4400 and ask to speak with the business office.

Patients should verify with their insurance if an authorization and/or referral is necessary to access services at Children's National. If required by insurance, patients will need the authorization and/or referral before their scheduled appointment. Below is a list of health plans accepted by Children's National:

• Aetna
• Amerigroup
• AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• District of Columbia Medicaid
• Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN)
• Kaiser Permanente
• Maryland Medicaid
• MedStar Family Choice DC
• TRICARE
• Trusted Health Plan
• UnitedHealthcare
• Virginia Medicaid (inpatient only)

Children's National accepts most insurance plans and Medicaid, as well as private payments. We also provide care to our patients and families regardless of their ability to pay. If a patient does not have insurance, we can help get coverage or financial support.

We offer payment options by phone or mail, and can accept cash, checks, money orders or Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

• Pay your bill by phone: For this payment option, speak with our patient accounting representatives Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET by calling 202-832-4400.
• Pay your bill by mail: Checks or money orders should be addressed to Children's National Hospital and mailed to the address stated on the bill. Please include the account number or the guarantor number on your check or money order.