Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Washington
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$448,613typical hospital bill
$88,764typical amount paid
$81,894–$95,634range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $448,613 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 11 | $367,034 | $81,894 | |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | Seattle | 23 | $530,193 | $95,634 |
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.