Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 033: Ventricular shunt procedures without cc/mcc
$77,744typical hospital bill
$19,926typical amount paid
$19,871–$19,980range paid across 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,744 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | Seattle | 11 | $86,751 | $19,871 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 13 | $68,738 | $19,980 |
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.