Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications) cost in Seattle, WA
MS-DRG 470 · 3 hospitals in Seattle
Charges here run from $65,009 to $112,814 — a difference of $47,805 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Washington hospital charges $88,598.
Hospitals in Seattle, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA |
$65,009 27% below the state average | $19,806 | 51 |
|
C
University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Seattle, WA |
$78,556 11% below the state average | $19,591 | 50 |
|
D
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA |
$112,814 27% above the state average | $19,481 | 64 |
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.