Back Problems (severe) cost in Tacoma, WA
MS-DRG 551 · 2 hospitals in Tacoma
Charges here run from $50,388 to $152,361 — a difference of $101,973 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Washington hospital charges $71,787.
Hospitals in Tacoma, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Tacoma, WA |
$50,388 30% below the state average | $13,928 | 16 |
|
D
St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA |
$152,361 112% above the state average | $20,444 | 19 |
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.