Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 493: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with cc
$103,697typical hospital bill
$21,150typical amount paid
$19,098–$33,082range paid across 6 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,697 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 18 | $93,485 | $19,098 | |
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | Kirkland | 11 | $80,590 | $19,130 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 16 | $113,910 | $21,124 | |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 35 | $81,719 | $21,177 | |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett | Everett | 24 | $136,754 | $22,974 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 29 | $146,061 | $33,082 |
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.