Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$54,493typical hospital bill
$10,289typical amount paid
$8,657–$11,921range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,493 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | 12 | $61,329 | $8,657 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 12 | $47,658 | $11,921 |
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.