"Seattle Children's" Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
91x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,589
88 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where "Seattle Children's"charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hpc Apheresis Auto | 38206 | $15,366 | $67 | +$15,299 |
| Venography for Congenital Heart Defect(S) Venovenous | 93588 | $16,603 | $87 | +$16,516 |
| Venography for Congenital Heart Defect(S) Coronary Sinus | 93586 | $11,147 | $59 | +$11,087 |
| Open Artery for Delivery of Endovasc Prosthesis | 34715 | $45,737 | $270 | +$45,467 |
| NM Therapy by IV Admin | 79101 | $22,851 | $143 | +$22,708 |
| Lymphangiogr|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 38790 | $11,989 | $76 | +$11,913 |
| Venography for Congenital Heart Defect(S) | 93587 | $11,832 | $87 | +$11,746 |
| Temp Pacemaker Cath | 33210 | $18,825 | $141 | +$18,684 |
| ERCP W/ Intraductal Imaging | 43273 | $12,135 | $102 | +$12,033 |
| Insertion of Vad Percutaneous; Rt Heart | 33995 | $36,969 | $313 | +$36,657 |
| Discontinue | 37214 | $12,091 | $107 | +$11,983 |
About "Seattle Children's" Pricing
"Seattle Children's" in , WA charges 91x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 88procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
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