Harborview Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 40 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.9% | 79 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.3% | 86 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 28 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.4% | 289 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 1,087 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.14% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Harborview Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Harborview Medical Center has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Seattle, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Seattle
#6
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
50 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harborview Medical Center a good hospital?
Harborview Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Seattle, WA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Harborview Medical Center located?
Harborview Medical Center is located at 325 9Th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: (206) 744-9535.
What is the star rating for Harborview Medical Center?
Harborview Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Harborview Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Harborview Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 82 patients/yr | $110,643 | $24,152 | 78% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 74 patients/yr | $128,526 | $27,922 | 78% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $270,789 | $63,416 | 77% less |
CRANIOTOMY WITH MAJOR DEVICE IMPLANT OR ACUTE COMPLEX CNS PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WI 59 patients/yr | $258,770 | $68,774 | 73% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 59 patients/yr | $69,036 | $15,663 | 77% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $110,894 | $25,440 | 77% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 49 patients/yr | $261,453 | $80,987 | 69% less |
MAJOR CHEST TRAUMA WITH CC 47 patients/yr | $49,227 | $15,480 | 69% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 47 patients/yr | $65,275 | $15,166 | 77% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH CC 43 patients/yr | $167,586 | $40,886 | 76% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 500064