Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in Washington
What 7 hospitals in Washington charged and were paid for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$58,410
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$13,707
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$12,075
Average per service
State rank
#19 of 25
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Washington billed an average of $58,410 for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 4.3 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $13,707. That payment is 4% above the U.S. average of $13,171.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $13,707Billed $58,410
About 23¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Washington billed for this service.
Washington hospitals: level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every Washington hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center/Cherry HillSeattle | 30 | $58,410 | $13,707 | $12,075 |
| Skagit Valley HospitalMt Vernon | – | – | – | – |
| Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle | – | – | – | – |
| University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle | – | – | – | – |
| Confluence Health HospitalWenatchee | – | – | – | – |
| Overlake Hospital Medical CenterBellevue | – | – | – | – |
| Tacoma General HospitalTacoma | – | – | – | – |
Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in Washington?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463) at 7 hospitals in Washington was billed at $58,410 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $13,707, of which Medicare paid $12,075. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in Washington, average charges were 4.3 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.