Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$67,192typical hospital bill
$17,020typical amount paid
$16,038–$18,022range paid across 3 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $67,192 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | 24 | $56,128 | $16,038 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 22 | $67,192 | $17,020 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 14 | $118,738 | $18,022 |
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.