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Initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) cost in Washington
Compare cash prices for initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Washington
From 39 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $164 (most listed prices $56–$349).
Cheapest in Washington
- Providence Centralia HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Centralia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Peter HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$78
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Peter Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Confluence Health HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$92.43
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Confluence Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby CampusInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Prosser Memorial HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$140
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prosser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$150Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North Main Street Coupeville WA 98239Initial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Doctor fee only$151Source: Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$152
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kadlec Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$163
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical CenterInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$163
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Mount Carmel HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Mount Carmel Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence St Joseph HospitalInitial hospital or observation care, low complexity (40 min)Facility fee only$169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.