Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures in Washington
MS-DRG 264: Other circulatory system o.r. procedures
$133,677typical hospital bill
$30,125typical amount paid
$27,726–$44,582range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,677 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Medical Center | Silverdale | 11 | $133,677 | $27,726 | |
| Valley Medical Center | Renton | 11 | $114,024 | $30,125 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 11 | $145,460 | $44,582 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.