Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Washington
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$331,653typical hospital bill
$85,259typical amount paid
$65,564–$110,979range paid across 7 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $331,653 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente | Vancouver | 12 | $328,452 | $65,564 | |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 63 | $242,910 | $70,311 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 15 | $337,153 | $84,019 | |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | 32 | $594,589 | $85,259 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 23 | $331,653 | $86,005 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 52 | $285,466 | $89,610 | |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | Seattle | 66 | $583,011 | $110,979 |
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.