Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$274,273typical hospital bill
$63,219typical amount paid
$49,740–$68,687range paid across 4 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $274,273 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | 19 | $183,021 | $49,740 | |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | 14 | $340,510 | $58,461 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 22 | $316,894 | $67,976 | |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 31 | $231,653 | $68,687 |
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.