Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$185,486typical hospital bill
$28,302typical amount paid
$26,715–$29,888range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,486 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 20 | $176,624 | $26,715 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 14 | $194,347 | $29,888 |
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.