Back Problems (severe) cost in Seattle, WA
MS-DRG 551 · 3 hospitals in Seattle
Charges here run from $48,344 to $119,735 — a difference of $71,391 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Washington hospital charges $71,787.
Hospitals in Seattle, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Seattle, WA |
$48,344 33% below the state average | $18,325 | 13 |
|
D
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA |
$75,971 6% above the state average | $18,397 | 12 |
|
C
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA |
$119,735 67% above the state average | $23,493 | 15 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.