Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$133,313typical hospital bill
$32,449typical amount paid
$26,032–$78,283range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,313 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | 23 | $112,766 | $26,032 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 30 | $133,313 | $32,449 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 13 | $235,344 | $78,283 |
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.