Washington County Hospital
304 E 3RD STREET, Washington, KS 66968
Washington County Hospital in Washington, KS has an average Medicare payment of $11,914 and a Value Score of C (63/100). Compare prices for 9 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Washington County Hospital
Washington County Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. The CMS Hospital Compare measures break roughly evenly between better- and worse-than-benchmark performance, which is the modal pattern across U.S. hospitals.
Washington County Hospital runs lean on cost — $11,914 average Medicare payment per documented procedure, below the national median. Washington County Hospital's value rating (63/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Washington County Hospital is a government-owned hospital — typically county, hospital district, or federal (VA, military, Indian Health Service). Government hospitals have a distinct mission profile, often serving safety-net populations or specific veteran or tribal communities. The CMS payment record for Washington County Hospital lists 9 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC, Transient Ischemia, Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $16,432 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $5,805 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $9,623 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $12,729 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $26,519 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $8,892 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $8,197 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $12,120 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $6,913 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Washington County Hospital Compares
Washington County Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $11,914, 12% below the Kansas state average of $13,528. That is 25% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Neurological, where the typical payment is $10,855 (10% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (63/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Washington County Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Washington County Hospital has an average payment of $11,914 across 9 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Washington County Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Washington County Hospital has a Value Score of C (63/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Government - Local facilities like this one are critical access hospitals.
Yes, Washington County Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 304 E 3RD STREET, Washington, KS 66968. Phone: (785) 325-2211.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.