Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Washington
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$92,971typical hospital bill
$24,124typical amount paid
$20,806–$27,742range paid across 10 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $92,971 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | 16 | $93,721 | $20,806 | |
| Island Hospital | Anacortes | 12 | $60,661 | $21,845 | |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente | Vancouver | 19 | $100,952 | $23,171 | |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham | 12 | $89,431 | $23,474 | |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett | Everett | 15 | $90,190 | $23,845 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 30 | $97,826 | $24,404 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 13 | $102,672 | $24,726 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 35 | $83,798 | $26,951 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 11 | $154,349 | $27,409 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 14 | $92,221 | $27,742 |
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.