Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in Washington
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$185,254typical hospital bill
$45,629typical amount paid
$38,817–$52,441range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,254 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 11 | $167,709 | $38,817 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 17 | $202,798 | $52,441 |
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.