Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$28,013typical hospital bill
$7,943typical amount paid
$6,660–$10,422range paid across 5 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,013 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | 25 | $27,495 | $6,660 | |
| Yakima Valley Memorial | Yakima | 15 | $26,028 | $6,996 | |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup | 20 | $28,013 | $7,943 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 13 | $31,851 | $8,757 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 35 | $32,822 | $10,422 |
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.