US Health Care Costs

Palos Community Hospital

12251 South 80th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · (708) 923-4000

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$60.2Mnet income, all sources
−23.7%margin on patient care alone
$9.0Mcost of charity care (1.8% of costs)
$19.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
318beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending August 2025. 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 871559$63,604$14,279
Heart failure, with major complications 291450$38,457$8,909
Lung infection, with major complications 177304$54,895$11,261
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378139$37,438$6,945
Stomach and digestive disorders 392129$31,712$5,766
Urinary tract infection 690126$28,476$5,563
Kidney failure, with complications 683121$30,956$6,272
Pneumonia, with major complications 193120$44,020$8,908
Kidney failure, with major complications 682119$47,487$11,148
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698114$51,854$11,908
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481104$83,869$14,708
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689103$34,791$8,544
Sepsis 872102$35,357$7,540
Heart attack, with major complications 28097$52,285$11,097
COPD, with major complications 19096$40,246$7,699
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60396$24,985$6,828
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64094$41,589$9,473
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85394$156,242$34,253
Stroke, with major complications 06485$73,150$13,031
Lung infection, with complications 17882$37,712$7,922
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30981$25,952$5,741
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37779$63,733$12,998
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54374$31,330$7,332
Respiratory failure 18973$42,792$8,428
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06572$47,449$8,406
Back problems (no surgery) 55268$32,601$6,884
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30867$41,667$8,449
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27464$82,493$24,426
Pneumonia, with complications 19463$28,906$6,188
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64160$28,218$6,068
Fainting 31255$32,612$5,931
Anemia and blood disorders 81254$35,301$6,834
Bowel surgery, with complications 33053$136,135$19,969
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20250$28,467$7,509
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69950$28,597$8,389
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38949$30,887$6,841
Irregular heartbeat 31048$24,288$3,812
Hip or knee replacement 47044$82,831$14,480
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19143$32,609$5,942
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28643$74,170$16,279
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48043$107,901$21,446
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32942$183,445$35,700
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39342$53,375$12,560
Heart catheterization 28740$50,010$8,655
Seizures 10139$39,475$6,146
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30039$29,782$7,406
Other digestive problems, with complications 39439$30,791$6,397
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05737$39,481$10,835
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29937$45,175$10,739
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39137$37,176$12,425
Diabetes, with complications 63837$24,679$6,522
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17536$58,560$9,604
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31436$67,514$17,305
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52236$91,022$17,241
Heart stent 32234$75,551$13,444
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41834$84,463$11,932
Diabetes, with major complications 63734$37,308$9,424
High blood pressure 30532$31,968$6,015
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43232$61,688$14,934
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54232$47,784$11,674
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06931$45,252$5,524
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16431$102,309$16,850
Heart attack, with complications 28131$37,585$8,114
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66031$55,231$9,354
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24230$93,597$29,357
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17629$35,732$6,207
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32129$93,247$21,145
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64429$34,456$7,057
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81129$43,286$9,573
Delirium and other mental confusion 88429$40,695$10,819
Dysequilibrium 14928$42,462$5,131
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16628$124,431$28,179
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44528$48,527$8,233
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16326$130,317$32,848
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20826$104,349$22,181
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24326$62,093$15,225
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56326$29,660$6,256
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87026$143,973$42,489
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07425$42,231$9,405
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43525$65,217$12,054
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85425$82,993$13,755
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05624$44,449$15,881
Cellulitis with Mcc 60224$40,280$9,513
Seizures with Mcc 10023$66,483$12,910
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18023$56,862$12,151
Chest pain 31323$27,481$4,919
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37123$56,268$11,506
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27022$189,442$39,961
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31522$33,825$10,904
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37222$33,198$8,004
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38822$48,344$11,819
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51622$72,175$13,601
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$49,902$11,153
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25221$127,883$30,373
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80821$73,435$14,922
Coagulation Disorders 81321$40,052$10,624
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25320$138,994$26,849
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91720$40,291$10,581
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55119$63,352$11,350
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95119$18,759$4,000
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06618$40,151$4,675
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09118$60,226$11,647
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37418$57,904$17,915
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49318$104,655$16,505
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M 54418$24,296$5,234
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55418$22,808$5,585
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64318$42,816$10,776
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67318$112,692$25,474
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02517$192,866$29,739
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09217$43,306$7,079
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23317$393,050$61,164
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$142,295$34,809
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03916$75,108$11,760
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19616$50,457$12,338
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21916$316,450$52,604
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37516$46,952$10,102
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56516$32,629$6,859
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80916$45,407$8,222
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$45,957$9,363
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27315$133,852$27,161
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Cc 38115$36,496$7,064
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41715$106,585$15,813
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43915$33,285$6,154
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84715$27,295$8,353
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91915$50,451$11,596
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92015$33,335$9,011
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43614$39,085$7,576
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$56,508$14,324
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53614$24,508$5,433
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60514$36,234$6,220
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61714$51,920$13,033
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84014$104,544$22,528
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08213$77,798$15,930
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08613$47,304$8,742
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20713$142,723$46,017
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$26,384$7,641
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$27,472$3,647
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$26,990$5,330
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26412$102,814$24,683
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46012$134,183$44,176
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54512$88,487$16,764
Skin Ulcers with Mcc 59212$39,347$13,585
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66112$52,935$7,131
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$78,053$10,799
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17911$34,636$5,302
Peripheral Vascular Disorders Without Cc/Mcc 30111$30,210$4,819
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33111$88,613$21,634
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Mcc 33511$140,657$32,218
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48311$113,940$17,155
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65911$82,782$17,295

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