Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota in Washington
MS-DRG 469: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity with mcc or tota
$144,116typical hospital bill
$31,922typical amount paid
$29,583–$34,260range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $144,116 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Medical Center | Silverdale | 12 | $163,448 | $29,583 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 11 | $124,784 | $34,260 |
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.