Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Washington
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$135,143typical hospital bill
$38,596typical amount paid
$33,799–$41,667range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $135,143 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 32 | $110,511 | $33,799 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 15 | $135,143 | $38,596 | |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | Seattle | 15 | $182,707 | $41,667 |
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.