Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$75,464typical hospital bill
$17,160typical amount paid
$15,151–$18,825range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $75,464 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 28 | $66,667 | $15,151 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 17 | $75,464 | $17,160 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 12 | $104,959 | $18,825 |
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.