Hysterectomy Cost in Washington (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 107.2 · WA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in Washington.
Regional Price Parity
Washington's cost-of-living index sits at 107.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Washington can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.2% above the national average ($18,000), Washington sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Hysterectomy in Washington: What to Know
Hysterectomy in Washington offers diverse options. Facilities like EvergreenHealth in Kirkland and Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane utilize robotic-assisted surgery, potentially leading to faster recovery. Minimally invasive techniques, including vNOTES for no visible scarring, are widely emphasized. Notably, UW Medicine provides gender-affirming hysterectomies through its specialized program. Rural regions historically show higher hysterectomy rates compared to urban areas like King County.
For cost savings, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for outpatient hysterectomies, which are typically thousands less than hospital procedures. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver is also regionally ranked for this procedure. Apple Health (Medicaid) and other state programs cover non-emergency transportation to appointments. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Washington
At 7.2% above average, hysterectomy in Washington costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Washington all-in range
Financing Options
Many Washington clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $19,296 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Washington's regional price parity (107.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Washington
CMS Medicare data shows limited facility options for hysterectomy in Washington. Fewer providers can mean less price competition.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| University Of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | $21,604 | $18,043 | 16 |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | $17,438 | $14,583 | 11 |
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
See how Washington's hysterectomy costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.
Expert Answers for Washington Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Washington.
Compare Washington with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in Washington
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Washington's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.