US Health Care Costs

University of Washington Medical Ctr

1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151, Seattle, WA 98195 · (206) 598-3300

General hospitalGovernment - StateNo emergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$29what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$131.9Mnet income, all sources
−8.1%margin on patient care alone
$20.7Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)
$25.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
652beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Heart failure, with major complications 291245$48,806$15,805
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267242$184,828$48,357
Sepsis, with major complications 871211$81,501$23,983
Lung infection, with major complications 177195$57,312$19,583
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26699$267,683$71,021
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28688$129,876$31,532
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84788$42,639$15,392
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27478$139,283$32,062
Kidney failure, with complications 68378$36,000$10,601
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02577$186,275$51,428
Urinary tract infection 69072$35,406$10,169
Pneumonia, with major complications 19371$49,574$15,865
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68966$39,697$13,921
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64065$53,758$15,955
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69965$35,158$12,136
Stomach and digestive disorders 39262$42,093$10,994
Respiratory failure 18961$63,989$14,670
Bowel surgery, with complications 33058$117,090$26,680
Kidney failure, with major complications 68258$74,906$20,890
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69857$54,056$19,765
Kidney Transplant 65256$311,946$46,982
Lung infection, with complications 17854$39,038$12,394
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60354$36,276$10,950
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64154$39,852$10,246
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31453$93,555$29,981
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21952$285,466$89,610
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16450$88,153$29,755
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30950$32,120$9,034
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37850$38,386$11,567
Hip or knee replacement 47050$78,556$19,591
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39149$73,342$19,361
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22048$265,787$66,858
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83747$101,749$53,767
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95146$36,199$7,683
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84645$80,935$30,146
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85345$189,113$62,735
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83444$254,453$75,719
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32141$145,873$36,878
Other digestive problems, with complications 39441$42,409$12,348
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02740$97,285$25,677
Heart catheterization 28740$56,046$15,166
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30840$47,813$14,490
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48140$88,366$22,859
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54340$35,154$12,623
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06539$51,140$12,219
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80938$42,857$14,304
Sepsis 87238$40,993$12,385
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32937$177,641$58,982
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09236$47,955$13,005
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52236$84,253$22,764
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31535$49,756$12,806
Heart stent 32235$96,378$20,117
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48335$83,798$26,951
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94835$32,822$10,422
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37734$67,750$19,888
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38934$42,153$11,115
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05733$38,030$16,152
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01432$493,340$152,583
Stroke, with major complications 06432$73,759$22,553
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29232$47,779$12,574
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43532$74,406$20,563
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44132$97,297$25,019
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20831$137,303$38,734
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98131$208,358$65,675
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02630$136,184$36,375
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32730$133,313$32,449
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65030$342,293$50,895
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65430$126,062$28,520
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65730$80,704$20,938
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84030$132,277$40,453
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$49,129$16,935
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44529$49,718$12,637
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45429$211,337$63,233
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56329$33,132$11,357
Pneumonia, with complications 19428$31,471$10,169
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65828$66,667$15,151
COPD, with major complications 19027$59,568$16,020
Fainting 31227$36,817$10,402
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33127$89,112$19,961
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37427$81,047$22,189
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38827$56,811$22,071
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40627$103,072$31,692
Coagulation Disorders 81327$56,657$16,842
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16326$189,060$59,706
Heart attack, with major complications 28025$69,678$18,226
Heart attack, with complications 28125$40,536$11,245
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39325$52,138$18,740
Anemia and blood disorders 81225$39,391$11,393
Delirium and other mental confusion 88425$62,132$21,091
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00124$1,311,461$376,028
Diabetes, with complications 63824$42,437$11,487
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 83824$42,972$23,405
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91924$146,824$37,441
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46723$125,054$38,465
Back problems (no surgery) 55223$33,536$12,108
Cellulitis with Mcc 60223$45,949$16,643
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64323$81,533$21,382
Psychoses 88523$55,399$19,081
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91723$71,994$19,685
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92023$53,208$14,226
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09122$103,358$28,884
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19622$66,634$28,290
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27022$230,424$60,245
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32822$67,192$17,020
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54222$74,180$23,696
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66022$52,196$14,459
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81122$66,003$17,899
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44221$45,787$10,844
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05420$59,707$21,213
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14120$176,624$26,715
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$103,665$30,538
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64420$40,095$13,539
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73720$103,991$21,323
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84120$60,203$19,283
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07419$43,222$16,129
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40519$315,382$83,636
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46019$157,130$39,520
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55419$37,717$10,686
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86319$25,663$11,611
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20518$62,333$22,369
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20618$43,192$11,237
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$72,939$24,106
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37118$41,984$19,602
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 40718$100,832$23,144
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51918$84,500$22,600
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 61418$151,716$27,254
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17617$27,533$9,949
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33617$90,767$23,610
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44417$73,731$19,359
Seizures 10116$41,010$11,046
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16616$123,333$61,848
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22916$107,004$31,459
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29916$60,699$18,172
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30016$36,778$12,150
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$80,142$18,798
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65916$86,037$31,273
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67416$88,914$31,340
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90716$172,822$48,410
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07015$118,310$30,414
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18015$40,898$18,249
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27115$141,244$39,664
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$35,786$12,260
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45715$219,802$65,822
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48015$129,329$40,109
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 81415$113,954$42,037
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07114$46,694$13,616
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 32314$186,138$42,359
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46814$101,898$26,017
Major Bladder Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 65514$107,551$23,306
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$144,492$41,992
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00513$714,595$197,989
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05613$115,575$36,461
Seizures with Mcc 10013$44,051$20,648
Irregular heartbeat 31013$24,369$6,749
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$110,542$33,742
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$113,553$26,624
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55113$48,344$18,325
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 65113$329,075$35,459
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$219,142$62,958
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80813$59,847$25,106
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86213$52,305$20,154
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90813$76,339$27,473
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00312$1,298,828$307,365
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16712$65,395$18,886
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22812$190,995$58,929
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24212$86,013$35,627
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$69,418$17,648
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$139,903$43,516
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45512$175,926$51,339
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46412$149,827$33,776
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Cc 81512$46,785$11,410
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94712$43,155$15,047
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01111$332,180$82,645
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02911$167,709$38,817
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39011$24,004$7,066
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46911$124,784$34,260
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 61511$60,633$14,615
Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.r. Procedures with Cc 82111$89,516$24,634
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85711$109,099$24,259

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