Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 438: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with mcc
$81,773typical hospital bill
$17,421typical amount paid
$17,283–$17,559range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,773 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 11 | $88,930 | $17,283 | |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | 13 | $74,616 | $17,559 |
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.