Prices at 20 hospitals in Washington, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$16,498
Chargemaster (median)
$24,868
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$8,642
Medicare pays
$980
Typical cash range: $3,754 – $42,947. The median cash price is about 16.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles, WA | $2,174 | $2,718 | ★ 3/5 | 254 min | 14.4% |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bellingham, WA | $5,334 | $8,280 | ★ 4/5 | 211 min | 13.2% |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $13,488 | $7,104 | ★ 5/5 | 217 min | 15.3% |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, WA | $19,507 | $8,099 | ★ 3/5 | 292 min | 13.2% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Spokane, WA | $23,289 | $8,618 | — | — | — |
| Valley Medical Center | Renton, WA | $62,604 | $20,317 | ★ 2/5 | 200 min | 13.8% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.