Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 857: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc
$98,433typical hospital bill
$23,458typical amount paid
$18,239–$24,259range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $98,433 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 12 | $98,433 | $18,239 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 15 | $77,815 | $23,458 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 11 | $109,099 | $24,259 |
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.