Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$164,305typical hospital bill
$35,594typical amount paid
$32,534–$46,783range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $164,305 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 13 | $164,305 | $32,534 | |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 16 | $121,537 | $35,594 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 11 | $198,862 | $46,783 |
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.