Patient Price Information List

Disclaimer: Mason General Hospital determines its standard charges for patient items and services through the use of a chargemaster system, which is a list of charges for the components of patient care that go into every patient’s bill. These are the baseline rates for items and services provided at the Hospital. The chargemaster is similar in concept to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (“MSRP”) on a particular product or good. The charges listed provide only a general starting point in determining the potential costs of an individual patient’s care at the Hospital. This list does not reflect the actual out-of-pocket costs that may be paid by a patient for any particular service, it is not binding, and the actual charges for items and services may vary.

Many factors may influence the actual cost of an item or service, including insurance coverage, rates negotiated with payors, and so on. Government payors, such as Medicare and Medicaid for example, do not pay the chargemaster rates, but rather have their own set rates that hospitals are obligated to accept. Commercial insurance payments are based on contract negotiations with payors and may or may not reflect the standard charges. The cost of treatment also may be impacted by variables involved in a patient’s actual care, such as specific equipment or supplies required, the length of time spent in surgery or recovery, additional tests, or any changes in care or unexpected conditions or complications that arise. Moreover, the foregoing list of charges for services only includes charges from the Hospital. It does not reflect the charges for physicians, such as the surgeon, anesthesiologist, radiologist, pathologist, or other physician specialists or providers who may be involved in providing particular services to a patient. These charges are billed separately.

Individuals with questions about their out-of-pocket costs of service and other financial information should contact the hospital or consider contacting their insurers for further information.

LOCAL MARKET HOSPITALS

In order to present a meaningful comparison, Mason General Hospital has partnered with Hospital Pricing Specialists LLC to analyze current charges, based off CMS adjudicated claims through 6/30/23. Mason General Hospital's charges are displayed and compared with the local market charge, consisting of the following hospitals:

Hospital Name
Location

Harbor Regional Health

Aberdeen

WA

MultiCare Capital Medical Center

Olympia

WA

Providence Centralia Hospital

Centralia

WA

Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Olympia

WA

St. Michael Medical Center

Bremerton

WA

Summit Pacific Medical Center

Elma

WA

OUTPATIENT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Emergency department visit for problem of low to moderate severity [HCPCS 99282]

$862
$954

10% lower than market

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity [HCPCS 99283]

$1,268
$2,224

43% lower than market

Emergency department visit for problem with significant threat to life [HCPCS 99285]

$10,124
$10,447

3% lower than market

Critical care delivery to critically ill or injured patient (each additional 30 minutes) [HCPCS 99292]

$2,576
$3,784

32% lower than market

Critical care delivery to critically ill or injured patient (first 30-74 minutes) [HCPCS 99291]

$5,728
$7,866

27% lower than market

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity [HCPCS 99284]

$6,174
$6,234

1% lower than market

CMS SHOPPABLE SERVICE

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Abdominal and pelvic CT scan with contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 74177]

$5,654
$4,784

18% higher than market

Abdominal ultrasound (complete) [HCPCS 76700]

$1,183
$1,174

1% higher than market

Abdominal ultrasound of pregnant uterus after first trimester, greater than or equal to 14 weeks 0 days (single or first fetus) [HCPCS 76805]

$777
$1,155

33% lower than market

Cataract removal involving removal of the front part of the capsule and the central part of the lens with lens prosthesis insertion [HCPCS 66984]

$13,429
$10,906

23% higher than market

Cervical spinal fusion without complications

$53,687
$100,861

47% lower than market

Colon (large bowel) examination and biopsy with endoscope [HCPCS 45380]

$6,897
$9,015

23% lower than market

Colon (large bowel) examination and polyps or tumors removal by snare technique with endoscope [HCPCS 45385]

$7,190
$9,510

24% lower than market

Colon (large bowel) examination with endoscope for diagnosis (high risk) [HCPCS 45378]

$6,041
$8,597

30% lower than market

Esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel examination and biopsy with endoscope [HCPCS 43239]

$7,409
$8,380

12% lower than market

Esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel examination with endoscope for diagnosis [HCPCS 43235]

$9,755
$7,209

35% higher than market

Gallbladder removal with an endoscope [HCPCS 47562]

$34,589
$38,265

10% lower than market

Groin hernia repair for patient 5 years of age or older (herniated tissue that is not trapped) [HCPCS 49505]

$24,620
$28,734

14% lower than market

Head or brain CT scan without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 70450]

$2,785
$2,731

2% higher than market

Imaging of brain by MRI without contrast, followed by contrast [HCPCS 70553]

$5,094
$4,169

22% higher than market

Imaging of leg joint by MRI without contrast [HCPCS 73721]

$3,769
$2,714

39% higher than market

Imaging of lower spinal canal by MRI without contrast [HCPCS 72148]

$4,239
$2,796

52% higher than market

Imaging of pelvis by ultrasound through vagina [HCPCS 76830]

$984
$1,008

2% lower than market

Lab analysis of urine specimen by dipstick with microscope (automated) [HCPCS 81001]

$150
$85

76% higher than market

Lab analysis of urine specimen by dipstick without microscope (automated) [HCPCS 81003]

$50
$71

30% lower than market

Lab analysis of urine specimen by dipstick without microscope (non-automated) [HCPCS 81002]

$21
$42

50% lower than market

Lab analysis to evaluate kidney function via a blood test panel [HCPCS 80069]

$60
$120

50% lower than market

Lab analysis to evaluate the clotting time in plasma specimen and monitor drug effectiveness [HCPCS 85610]

$80
$96

18% lower than market

Lab analysis to identify the thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) in blood specimen [HCPCS 84443]

$61
$176

65% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, and platelets), automated test [HCPCS 85027]

$85
$86

1% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, and platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count [HCPCS 85025]

$94
$143

35% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure the amount of albumin, total and direct bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, alanine amino transferase, and asparate amino transferase in blood specimen to evaluate liver function [HCPCS 800

$60
$162

63% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure the amount of free PSA (prostate specific antigen) in serum specimen [HCPCS 84154]

$86
$100

14% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure the amount of lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) in blood specimen [HCPCS 80061]

$60
$217

72% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure the amount of total calcium, carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, and urea nitrogen (BUN) in blood specimen [HCPCS 80048]

$59
$175

66% lower than market

Lab analysis to measure the amount of total PSA (prostate specific antigen) in serum specimen [HCPCS 84153]

$74
$195

62% lower than market

Lab analysis via blood test to measure a comprehensive group of blood chemicals [HCPCS 80053]

$67
$223

70% lower than market

Mammography of both breasts (screening exam) [HCPCS 77067]

$574
$630

9% lower than market

Mammography of both breasts for diagnosis [HCPCS 77066]

$627
$677

7% lower than market

Mammography of one breast for diagnosis [HCPCS 77065]

$487
$557

13% lower than market

Pelvis CT scan with contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 72193]

$3,303
$4,062

19% lower than market

Physical therapy exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (each 15 minutes) [HCPCS 97110]

$160
$152

5% higher than market

Psychotherapy treatment by physician face-to-face with patient (45 minutes) [HCPCS 90834]

$268
$415

35% lower than market

Spinal fusion other than the neck without major complications

$83,421
$265,770

69% lower than market

Spinal x-ray of lower and sacral spine (minimum of 4 views) [HCPCS 72110]

$1,174
$638

84% higher than market

OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH THERAPY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Elec stim other than wound [HCPCS G0283]

$121
$90

34% higher than market

Occupational therapy evaluation (typically 30 minutes) [HCPCS 97165]

$396
$329

20% higher than market

Physcial therapy exercise of walking training to 1 or more areas (each 15 minutes) [HCPCS 97116]

$134
$122

10% higher than market

Physical therapy evaluation (typically 20 minutes) [HCPCS 97161]

$305
$403

24% lower than market

Physical therapy evaluation (typically 30 minutes) [HCPCS 97162]

$364
$425

14% lower than market

Physical therapy re-evaluation (typically 20 minutes) [HCPCS 97164]

$209
$220

5% lower than market

Physical therapy techniques to 1 or more regions (each 15 minutes) [HCPCS 97140]

$165
$172

4% lower than market

Speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder treatment [HCPCS 92507]

$436
$442

1% lower than market

Swallowing function evaluation [HCPCS 92610]

$516
$526

2% lower than market

OUTPATIENT PULMONARY THERAPY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Heart and blood vessel stress test with EKG tracing and monitoring (exercise or drug-induced) [HCPCS 93017]

$1,537
$1,432

7% higher than market

Routine EKG (electrocardiogram) tracing using at least 12 wires [HCPCS 93005]

$246
$324

24% lower than market

OUTPATIENT RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Oxygen saturation measurement in blood by ear or finger device (single determination) [HCPCS 94760]

$102
$98

4% higher than market

OUTPATIENT SURGICAL SERVICES

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Knee joint repair at lower or upper part of joint (inside and outside compartments [HCPCS 27447]

$49,505
$76,831

36% lower than market

OUTPATIENT X-RAY AND RADIOLOGICAL

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Abdominal and pelvic CT scan without contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 74176]

$4,418
$4,817

8% lower than market

Abdominal aorta ultrasound for screening of abdominal aortic aneurysm [HCPCS 76706]

$252
$891

72% lower than market

Abdominal CT scan with contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 74160]

$2,937
$3,490

16% lower than market

Abdominal CT scan without contrast, followed by contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 74170]

$3,721
$3,840

3% lower than market

Abdominal x-ray, complete study including 2 or more views of abdomen and single view of chest [HCPCS 74022]

$662
$794

17% lower than market

Arm CT scan without contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 73200]

$2,519
$2,566

2% lower than market

Arm x-ray of forearm (2 views) [HCPCS 73090]

$483
$389

24% higher than market

Arm x-ray of upper arm (minimum of 2 views) [HCPCS 73060]

$483
$480

1% higher than market

Blood flow (outside of the brain) ultrasound on both sides of head and neck [HCPCS 93880]

$1,519
$1,489

2% higher than market

Bone density measurement of the axial skeleton (hips, pelvis, spine) [HCPCS 77080]

$546
$565

3% lower than market

Chest CT scan with contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 71260]

$3,083
$3,402

9% lower than market

Chest x-ray (2 views) [HCPCS 71046]

$433
$447

3% lower than market

CTA scan of chest blood vessels with contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 71275]

$4,538
$5,198

13% lower than market

CTA scan of neck blood vessels with contrast to examine blood clots or aneurysms [HCPCS 70498]

$4,538
$4,731

4% lower than market

Digital tomography of both breasts (screening exam) [HCPCS 77063]

$74
$109

32% lower than market

Elbow x-ray, complete study (minimum of 3 views) [HCPCS 73080]

$529
$418

27% higher than market

Esophagus x-ray with barium swallow (single contrast material swallowed) [HCPCS 74220]

$754
$983

23% lower than market

Facial CT scan without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 70486]

$2,044
$2,906

30% lower than market

Fluoroscopy imaging guidance for procedure (up to 1 hour) [HCPCS 76000]

$673
$736

9% lower than market

Foot x-ray, complete study (minimum of 3 views) [HCPCS 73630]

$670
$409

64% higher than market

Hand x-ray (minimum of 2 views) [HCPCS 73130]

$670
$407

65% higher than market

Head and neck ultrasound [HCPCS 76536]

$936
$975

4% lower than market

Heart ultrasound including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function [HCPCS 93306]

$3,950
$3,878

2% higher than market

Hip x-ray of hip with pelvis (2 to 3 views) [HCPCS 73502]

$563
$631

11% lower than market

Hip x-ray of hip with pelvis (single view) [HCPCS 73501]

$487
$461

5% higher than market

Imaging of heart vessels with SPECT tomography and drugs or exercise (multiple studies) [HCPCS 78452]

$5,803
$7,141

19% lower than market

Imaging of scrotum by ultrasound [HCPCS 76870]

$924
$1,211

24% lower than market

Leg CT scan without contrast for injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 73700]

$2,399
$2,450

2% lower than market

Neck CT scan of the soft tissue of the neck with contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 70491]

$2,387
$2,975

20% lower than market

Neck x-ray to examine soft tissue for any obstructions and/or foreign bodies within the throat or neck [HCPCS 70360]

$371
$433

14% lower than market

Pelvis CT scan without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 72192]

$3,006
$3,350

10% lower than market

Pelvis ultrasound, not pregrnancy related (complete) [HCPCS 76856]

$1,112
$1,357

18% lower than market

Pelvis x-ray (1 or 2 views) [HCPCS 72170]

$632
$615

3% higher than market

Spinal CT scan of lower spine without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 72131]

$2,308
$3,242

29% lower than market

Spinal CT scan of middle spine without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 72128]

$3,225
$3,345

4% lower than market

Spinal CT scan of upper spine without contrast to examine injury, foreign bodies, or tumors [HCPCS 72125]

$3,006
$3,540

15% lower than market

Spinal x-ray of lower and sacral spine (2 or 3 views) [HCPCS 72100]

$595
$603

1% lower than market

Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral doppler echocardiography

$3,310
$3,958

16% lower than market

Ultrasound guidance for needle placement including imaging supervision of procedure and interpretation of results [HCPCS 76942]

$1,418
$2,715

48% lower than market

INPATIENT CARDIOLOGY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Heart Failure with complications

$31,239
$24,654

27% higher than market

Heart Failure with major complications

$41,298
$49,775

17% lower than market

INPATIENT MEDICINE

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Blood Infection with major complications

$53,089
$75,475

30% lower than market

Blood infection without major complications

$44,456
$45,443

2% lower than market

G.I. obstruction without complications

$12,948
$26,823

52% lower than market

Stomach Disorder without complications

$26,617
$34,579

23% lower than market

INPATIENT NEUROLOGY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Stroke with complications

$41,827
$49,484

15% lower than market

INPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Hip & femur procedures except major joint with complications

$96,505
$96,767

Approximately equal to market

INPATIENT PULMONOLOGY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Chronic Lung Disease with complications

$26,149
$29,701

12% lower than market

Chronic Lung Disease with major complications

$38,264
$46,538

18% lower than market

Chronic Lung Disease without complications

$17,009
$23,610

28% lower than market

Pneumonia with complications

$23,881
$36,737

35% lower than market

Pneumonia without complications

$21,539
$39,027

45% lower than market

Respiratory infections & inflammations with complications

$45,090
$43,500

4% higher than market

INPATIENT UROLOGY

Description

Our Charge
Market Charge

Variance

Kidney & urinary Infection without complications

$22,300
$38,995

43% lower than market

Kidney failure with complications

$24,812
$34,376

28% lower than market

BILLING PROCESS AND INFORMATION

How You Can Help

Thank you for choosing Mason General Hospital for your healthcare needs. As part of our commitment to delivering EXCELLENT service, we want to make understanding and paying your bill as easy as possible. Here are some ways you can help us as we work to make the billing process go smoothly.

• Please give us complete health insurance information.

In addition to your health insurance card, we may ask for a photo ID. If you have been seen at Mason General Hospital, let us know if your personal information or insurance information has changed since your last visit.

• Please understand and follow the requirements of your health plan.

Be sure to know your benefits, obtain proper authorization for services and submit referral claim forms if necessary. Many insurance plans require patients to pay a co-payment or deductible amount. You are responsible for paying co-payments required by your insurance provider and Mason General Hospital is responsible for collecting co-payments. Please come to your appointment prepared to make your co-payment.

• Please respond promptly to any requests from your insurance provider.

You may receive multiple bills for your hospital visit, including your family doctor, specialists, physicians to read x-rays, give anesthesia, or do blood work. Insurance benefits are the result of your contract with your insurance company. We are a third-party to those benefits and may need your help with your insurance. If your insurance plan does not pay the bill within 90 days after billing, or your claim is denied, you will receive a statement from Mason General Hospital indicating the bill is now your responsibility. All bills sent to you are due upon receipt.

Questions about Price and Billing Information

Our goal is for each of our patients and their families to have the best healthcare experience possible. Part of our commitment is to provide you with information that helps you make well informed decisions about your own care.

To ask questions or get more information about a bill for services you've received, please contact our Customer Call Center at 360-427-3601.

If you need more information about the price of a future service, please contact our Price Hotline at 360-427-3601. A CPT code is strongly encouraged when you call. You can obtain the CPT code from the ordering physician.

Financial Assistance

We are pleased to offer financial assistance to patients with limited resources and inadequate medical insurance coverage. Eligibility is determined by total family income/assets. The patient must agree to apply for other assistance available to pay hospital charges (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance) before being discharged.

Mason General Hospital's Charity Care Policy

Mason General Hospital provides high quality care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Mason General Hospital's charity care policy includes:

• Substantial charity care guidelines that provide free care for individuals and families who earn less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

• Sliding scale fees to provide substantially discounted care for individuals and families who are between 200 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level.

• Hardship policy for those patients who would not otherwise qualify for charity care but have unique circumstances.

In many cases, Mason General Hospital offers interest free loans for up to one year to assist patients.

For more information, please contact our Customer Call Center at 360-427-3601.