Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$32,975typical hospital bill
$8,059typical amount paid
$7,207–$9,949range paid across 5 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,975 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | Kirkland | 18 | $38,330 | $7,207 | |
| St Michael Medical Center | Silverdale | 11 | $53,379 | $7,507 | |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 14 | $32,975 | $8,059 | |
| Yakima Valley Memorial | Yakima | 11 | $26,270 | $8,537 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 17 | $27,533 | $9,949 |
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.