Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Tacoma, WA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Tacoma
Charges here run from $34,523 to $62,853 — a difference of $28,330 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Washington hospital charges $38,735.
Hospitals in Tacoma, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Tacoma, WA |
$34,523 11% below the state average | $9,106 | 28 |
|
D
St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA |
$62,853 62% above the state average | $8,673 | 31 |
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.