US Health Care Costs

Albany Medical Center Hospital

43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208 · (518) 262-2400

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$29what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$52.5Mnet income, all sources
−13.1%margin on patient care alone
$11.8Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)
$15.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
719beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871467$76,799$23,297
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274199$51,142$33,846
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267181$118,000$51,341
Stroke, with major complications 064153$71,516$22,235
Heart attack, with major complications 280124$58,797$17,977
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853109$134,446$53,297
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266106$171,013$68,354
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065105$46,050$11,531
Respiratory failure 189103$55,283$14,567
Lung infection, with major complications 17789$52,872$18,276
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02586$104,500$49,446
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68986$43,402$13,922
Heart failure, with major complications 29178$52,081$15,951
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48171$69,524$22,690
Back problems (no surgery) 55264$38,813$11,196
Heart attack, with complications 28162$41,264$10,639
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37861$35,246$11,000
Sepsis 87261$32,053$12,372
Pneumonia, with major complications 19358$45,897$14,936
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69856$64,579$19,198
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37754$60,165$20,887
Seizures with Mcc 10053$77,107$23,617
Stomach and digestive disorders 39251$26,745$9,497
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60349$30,618$10,575
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16547$35,268$19,970
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64047$51,928$18,531
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30946$25,609$8,325
Bowel surgery, with complications 33046$56,225$27,683
Heart stent 32245$83,901$19,192
Urinary tract infection 69045$30,850$9,327
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08243$90,446$24,795
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16343$118,047$59,277
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69943$37,236$11,574
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02341$138,444$58,919
Seizures 10140$36,491$11,043
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64139$31,221$9,019
Kidney failure, with major complications 68239$50,237$16,843
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25238$124,806$39,135
Fainting 31238$33,021$10,137
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48038$113,004$33,620
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25337$75,739$31,105
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32936$131,692$51,834
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44536$52,768$13,027
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05435$55,190$17,158
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98135$155,309$53,871
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08333$40,993$15,164
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$35,639$10,738
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55133$58,211$19,111
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27332$74,021$42,972
Other digestive problems, with complications 39432$25,303$10,810
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17531$46,249$15,803
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52231$66,179$22,479
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02730$61,537$28,371
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07029$66,574$20,142
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33129$28,927$19,810
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39129$43,562$14,464
Kidney failure, with complications 68329$36,145$10,895
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$107,678$23,773
Anemia and blood disorders 81228$40,392$14,999
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00327$620,093$203,824
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06627$37,840$8,483
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44427$64,764$20,118
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84727$36,256$13,818
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16426$50,427$30,561
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21926$240,391$91,246
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05725$53,757$15,119
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26925$65,132$43,334
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47225$62,881$30,259
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09124$73,254$23,680
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27024$165,947$59,975
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31424$57,439$24,058
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46024$61,009$44,578
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07123$46,458$12,246
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32123$124,142$30,908
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66023$48,634$15,982
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86223$71,250$21,616
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08522$74,154$24,284
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18322$61,055$20,094
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27122$82,358$37,229
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65922$67,231$30,047
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91922$73,291$29,145
Lung infection, with complications 17821$32,445$11,425
COPD, with major complications 19021$36,545$13,721
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23521$186,900$77,865
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24221$116,510$36,494
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28321$85,247$21,954
Irregular heartbeat 31021$20,807$6,622
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66121$28,706$12,721
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$28,234$8,730
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18420$36,364$12,005
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$50,083$16,258
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87020$228,633$71,774
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02419$101,436$42,582
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03919$35,688$13,905
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30819$35,653$13,152
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$72,112$25,674
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23918$198,471$58,595
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$79,197$24,509
Heart catheterization 28718$51,465$14,519
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31518$36,905$10,867
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46718$77,976$34,417
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53618$36,250$9,060
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56318$40,933$10,431
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60518$33,577$10,280
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02017$236,785$105,315
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03817$57,473$17,601
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$88,761$29,070
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$28,017$11,844
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$70,006$22,689
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43217$43,822$22,605
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98717$79,560$34,842
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08616$39,537$14,772
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43816$44,857$18,105
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49416$51,893$20,054
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$48,119$24,386
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00415$383,790$151,963
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22015$151,915$71,439
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49315$78,495$25,880
Pneumonia, with complications 19414$30,466$10,598
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19914$33,524$19,065
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23314$294,207$104,083
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46614$113,493$53,333
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47814$49,055$25,053
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81114$56,185$23,667
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$119,885$34,576
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92014$34,421$13,499
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95614$91,311$44,523
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02613$61,790$34,928
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$41,691$11,792
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$61,360$25,188
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$80,980$22,506
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83413$206,849$71,604
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83713$169,145$87,276
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02912$83,501$36,390
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04112$57,830$23,861
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06912$29,055$8,907
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16612$91,360$40,415
Pneumothorax with Cc 20012$34,082$12,510
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23612$158,189$43,251
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$30,525$8,119
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$67,660$17,680
High blood pressure 30512$38,499$8,353
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38812$76,264$22,782
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41812$55,048$17,754
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43512$41,852$24,738
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48212$51,814$21,286
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52112$92,256$38,200
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54312$47,353$11,873
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56512$37,415$13,179
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58012$71,668$19,316
Kidney Transplant 65212$180,848$49,736
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85412$96,583$21,356
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$84,315$18,780
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96412$49,641$25,405
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07411$46,050$12,981
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08411$38,434$10,376
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18011$57,373$18,485
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25411$39,012$18,425
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32711$51,655$26,567
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35611$139,784$47,546
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$30,279$13,522
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56211$46,824$16,262
Diabetes, with complications 63811$29,196$10,429
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65711$45,010$24,577
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$92,131$21,058
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86311$28,020$11,661
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$28,275$9,175
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95711$176,991$77,617
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$73,941$30,609

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