Kidney Transplant in Washington
MS-DRG 652: Kidney transplant
$296,354typical hospital bill
$45,093typical amount paid
$33,569–$49,130range paid across 4 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $296,354 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | 32 | $280,762 | $33,569 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 34 | $370,179 | $43,203 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 56 | $311,946 | $46,982 | |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 20 | $250,761 | $49,130 |
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.