Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 036: Carotid artery stent procedures without cc/mcc
$83,623typical hospital bill
$17,486typical amount paid
$16,315–$19,355range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,623 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 21 | $172,916 | $16,315 | |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 32 | $56,469 | $17,486 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 12 | $83,623 | $19,355 |
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.