Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$222,283typical hospital bill
$52,918typical amount paid
$46,506–$58,929range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $222,283 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup | 15 | $222,283 | $46,506 | |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | Seattle | 14 | $304,691 | $52,918 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 12 | $190,995 | $58,929 |
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.