Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$94,047typical hospital bill
$19,619typical amount paid
$18,300–$20,938range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $94,047 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess Medical Center | Spokane | 11 | $107,389 | $18,300 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 30 | $80,704 | $20,938 |
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.