Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$29,082typical hospital bill
$10,192typical amount paid
$8,774–$11,611range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,082 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | 11 | $32,501 | $8,774 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 19 | $25,663 | $11,611 |
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.