US Health Care Costs

Kaleida Health

100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 · (716) 859-8620

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

The money

$31what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$124.0Mnet income, all sources
−4.0%margin on patient care alone
$13.5Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)
$20.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
954beds

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 871449$54,285$21,970
Heart failure, with major complications 291210$34,221$14,448
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274182$71,328$32,943
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267164$124,433$51,907
Respiratory failure 189153$40,286$14,509
Lung infection, with major complications 177102$41,145$17,936
Pneumonia, with major complications 19395$30,886$14,666
Stroke, with major complications 06494$73,867$24,503
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06594$39,220$12,345
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69878$49,167$17,909
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85376$156,694$57,887
Kidney failure, with complications 68375$23,519$10,392
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64173$21,362$8,981
Kidney failure, with major complications 68272$49,497$18,178
Heart attack, with major complications 28070$42,972$16,829
Stomach and digestive disorders 39264$24,715$9,092
Sepsis 87264$26,029$11,661
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37763$46,790$19,382
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37858$30,643$11,240
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64057$41,874$14,570
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60345$21,905$9,872
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95144$14,743$6,673
Bowel surgery, with complications 33043$91,713$28,611
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48143$58,203$21,940
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30842$43,497$15,431
Heart stent 32242$31,405$20,498
COPD, with major complications 19040$34,125$12,547
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05739$38,429$14,418
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26639$187,453$67,687
Urinary tract infection 69039$21,315$9,426
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20837$97,301$33,642
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30936$18,915$8,980
Irregular heartbeat 31035$14,768$7,522
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52234$66,545$24,393
Seizures 10133$21,429$10,531
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28633$44,477$21,710
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32133$61,932$30,014
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02632$110,059$31,010
Heart attack, with complications 28132$24,522$10,890
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31431$79,037$25,056
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81131$49,152$17,957
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87031$191,991$70,324
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02330$181,255$61,635
Fainting 31230$32,983$10,007
Diabetes, with complications 63830$31,608$10,713
Seizures with Mcc 10029$61,252$22,533
Lung infection, with complications 17829$28,053$10,340
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32929$195,947$63,724
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39129$42,598$14,428
Back problems (no surgery) 55229$29,696$10,950
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98129$163,157$53,228
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02728$66,954$27,003
Pneumonia, with complications 19428$21,644$9,470
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23628$149,586$40,939
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25227$109,785$37,769
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68927$45,094$14,965
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02526$190,532$48,457
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06626$27,219$10,016
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07126$32,234$11,783
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23425$176,596$49,625
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38925$32,144$9,774
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44425$51,351$18,797
Anemia and blood disorders 81225$26,043$10,467
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03623$49,750$20,141
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43523$57,923$19,718
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07022$58,354$20,971
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39022$21,004$7,299
Coagulation Disorders 81322$49,261$18,855
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05421$42,524$18,137
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09121$52,046$19,548
Delirium and other mental confusion 88421$51,713$17,852
Other digestive problems, with complications 39420$22,797$10,392
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17519$50,854$13,515
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22019$202,583$58,864
High blood pressure 30519$22,467$8,973
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03518$85,055$28,115
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18018$55,250$18,505
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$57,223$24,162
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27318$83,790$41,317
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33118$69,510$18,687
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$33,675$17,683
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17617$24,415$9,243
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21917$234,846$76,429
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24217$75,679$35,640
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator 27617$160,583$64,029
Heart catheterization 28717$22,181$12,198
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45417$202,599$67,912
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46817$54,723$28,339
Hip or knee replacement 47017$64,545$19,772
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47217$91,351$30,171
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66017$38,784$15,367
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00316$764,167$197,337
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$79,592$27,239
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$40,383$16,997
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$31,172$12,419
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37515$27,004$12,894
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43215$99,766$22,409
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48215$48,643$17,136
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69915$26,813$10,868
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03314$50,873$16,885
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16314$104,876$62,517
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20714$258,973$82,358
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23514$172,717$53,999
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26914$201,543$56,133
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29214$29,479$9,736
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$25,611$11,958
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38814$44,157$16,134
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46014$103,998$37,887
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48014$111,257$29,891
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67314$126,479$42,198
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85414$39,683$24,554
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06213$64,178$19,775
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26413$115,547$43,434
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27013$187,532$68,492
Diabetes, with major complications 63713$58,991$16,325
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91713$70,527$18,479
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$71,470$25,227
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09212$40,723$12,610
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$32,928$12,851
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44112$39,853$17,353
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46712$112,453$31,478
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91912$35,763$20,859
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 06811$36,061$9,939
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$42,105$14,918
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23911$148,039$52,158
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 27711$102,330$48,492
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31511$29,105$11,084
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$23,076$10,758
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56511$24,624$11,194
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$47,437$22,828
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85711$83,354$24,077
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$81,310$26,992
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98711$110,317$37,453

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