Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Washington
What 10 hospitals in Washington charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$94,706
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$24,641
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$20,205
Average per stay
State rank
#32 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Washington billed an average of $94,706 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 3.8 times the average total payment of $24,641. That payment is 9% above the U.S. average of $22,521.
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 $24,641Billed $94,706
About 26¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Washington billed for this stay.
Washington hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
Every Washington hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle | 35 | $83,798 | $26,951 | $19,578 |
| Swedish Medical CenterSeattle | 30 | $97,826 | $24,404 | $22,092 |
| S W Washington Medical CenterVancouver | 19 | $100,952 | $23,171 | $19,125 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland | 16 | $93,721 | $20,806 | $19,239 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett | 15 | $90,190 | $23,845 | $18,389 |
| Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle | 14 | $92,221 | $27,742 | $18,746 |
| Tacoma General HospitalTacoma | 13 | $102,672 | $24,726 | $18,811 |
| Island HospitalAnacortes | 12 | $60,661 | $21,845 | $20,213 |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham | 12 | $89,430 | $23,474 | $21,834 |
| Harborview Medical CenterSeattle | 11 | $154,349 | $27,409 | $24,527 |
Lowest and highest payments in Washington
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA | $20,806 |
|---|---|
| Island HospitalAnacortes, WA | $21,845 |
| S W Washington Medical CenterVancouver, WA | $23,171 |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA | $23,474 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA | $23,845 |
Highest
| Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $27,742 |
|---|---|
| Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $27,409 |
| University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WA | $26,951 |
| Tacoma General HospitalTacoma, WA | $24,726 |
| Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA | $24,404 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Washington?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 10 hospitals in Washington was billed at $94,706 on average, while the average total payment was $24,641, of which Medicare paid $20,205. 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 stay in Washington, average charges were 3.8 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.