University Of Washington Medical Ctr
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.1% | 151 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 208 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.9% | 627 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 498 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.9% | 123 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.6% | 206 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.2% | 31 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 2,864 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Of Washington Medical Ctr a Good Hospital?
University Of Washington Medical Ctr has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Seattle, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Seattle
#2
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
70 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Of Washington Medical Ctr a good hospital?
University Of Washington Medical Ctr is an acute care hospital in Seattle, WA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Of Washington Medical Ctr located?
University Of Washington Medical Ctr is located at 1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356151, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3300.
What is the star rating for University Of Washington Medical Ctr?
University Of Washington Medical Ctr has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does University Of Washington Medical Ctr have an emergency room?
Yes, University Of Washington Medical Ctr provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 245 patients/yr | $48,806 | $15,805 | 68% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 242 patients/yr | $184,828 | $48,357 | 74% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 211 patients/yr | $81,501 | $23,983 | 71% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 195 patients/yr | $57,312 | $19,583 | 66% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $267,683 | $71,021 | 73% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $129,876 | $31,532 | 76% less |
CHEMOTHERAPY WITHOUT ACUTE LEUKEMIA AS SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS WITH CC 88 patients/yr | $42,639 | $15,392 | 64% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 78 patients/yr | $139,283 | $32,062 | 77% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 78 patients/yr | $36,000 | $10,601 | 71% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $186,275 | $51,428 | 72% 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 - State
- County
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500008