Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
2875 Nw Stucki Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 · 104 Priced Procedures · 81% Patient Recommendation
Typical commercial prices here are +26% above the fair benchmark (1.26×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.
4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.26× fair market pricing.
Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.4× to 1.3× Medicare, divergence 0.93×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.26× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.
Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)
- Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.14× the peer BaseRate benchmark
- Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 18% of shoppable procedures (73/100 Cash Honesty)
- 4-Star CMS clinical rating with 81% patient recommendation (74/100 safety score)
- IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (28.0% AGB cap)
Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)
- Even at low-cost facilities (1.26× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
- Commercial insurance median sits at 1.26× Fair BaseRate (1.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
- Even at low-cost facilities (1.26× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
- Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 6.0× Medicare (19¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)
Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.
Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.
Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.
Procedure Prices at Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 104 published procedures.
| Procedure & Billing Code | This Hospital | vs. Fair |
|---|---|---|
| Total hip replacement CPT Code: 27130 | $11,104 | 0.8× |
| Total knee replacement CPT Code: 27447 | $11,104 | 0.8× |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: 47562 | $5,035 | 0.8× |
| Breast lump removal CPT Code: 19120 | $3,305 | 0.9× |
| Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: 49505 | $3,045 | 0.8× |
| Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: 29881 | $2,800 | 0.8× |
| Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: 28296 | $2,800 | 0.8× |
| Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: 90375 | $2,132 | 6.6× |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: 66984 | $1,968 | 0.8× |
| Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: 93306 | $1,700 | 2.9× |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: 45380 | $1,018 | 0.8× |
| Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: 93970 | $986 | 3.6× |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: 43239 | $809 | 0.8× |
| Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: 45378 | $787 | 0.8× |
| CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: 74177 | $644 | 1.4× |
| MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: 70553 | $644 | 1.3× |
| Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: G0260 | $598 | 0.7× |
| CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: 74176 | $436 | 1.4× |
| MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: 72148 | $436 | 1.3× |
| MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: 70551 | $436 | 1.3× |
| MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: 73721 | $436 | 1.2× |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: 94640 | $383 | 1.9× |
| Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: 92507 | $354 | 4.1× |
| Blood transfusion CPT Code: 36430 | $377 | 0.8× |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: 99214 | $340 | 2.8× |
Audit a Bill or Quote at Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside (Zero PHI Required)
Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $7,462
At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (28.0% of gross = $7,462).
Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible
Ask Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.
Negotiate Toward $13,413 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)
Your bill ($26,650) is $13,237 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,413) and 2.0× the $13,117 Medicare rate.
Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)
Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (28.0% of gross charges)
Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.
Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks
Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)
1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log
Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.
- 2026-04-15·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded - 2025-07-14·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded - 2025-04-25·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,363 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.
How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings
2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside.
Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings
Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.