US Health Care Costs

Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center

2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 734-5400

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherNo emergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$20what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$87.3Mnet income, all sources
7.9%margin on patient care alone
$19.3Mcost of charity care (3.5% of costs)
$16.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
208beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 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 871245$97,532$20,146
Heart failure, with major complications 291208$63,523$13,590
Pneumonia, with major complications 193140$65,463$12,887
Lung infection, with major complications 177119$75,323$16,205
Heart attack, with major complications 28099$88,887$15,794
Respiratory failure 18983$65,195$12,942
Urinary tract infection 69082$45,053$7,478
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37880$48,500$10,582
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68977$55,877$11,548
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27465$136,262$30,673
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32162$171,718$33,269
Kidney failure, with complications 68361$46,825$8,678
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06556$58,829$10,379
Heart stent 32252$128,183$22,626
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30851$61,828$11,869
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30951$42,566$8,040
Stroke, with major complications 06450$91,316$19,830
Hip or knee replacement 47049$79,306$20,142
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60349$48,574$10,134
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37748$77,981$17,859
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48148$103,374$20,361
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81147$58,095$13,292
Stomach and digestive disorders 39245$41,028$8,465
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26744$147,207$46,554
Pneumonia, with complications 19443$37,424$8,801
Heart attack, with complications 28142$55,719$9,462
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64042$66,995$12,401
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52240$113,691$19,508
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85338$246,988$62,892
Bowel surgery, with complications 33036$141,214$24,281
Kidney failure, with major complications 68236$72,410$14,535
Sepsis 87236$58,787$9,833
Heart catheterization 28730$65,668$10,942
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69830$75,655$20,579
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28627$123,549$20,108
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$46,277$9,790
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39126$72,364$11,867
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54325$43,235$9,996
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20824$142,817$25,471
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24324$104,573$23,185
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38924$49,510$7,470
Anemia and blood disorders 81224$43,970$8,414
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41823$118,608$15,142
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44523$51,278$11,061
Back problems (no surgery) 55223$46,519$9,996
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32922$211,379$51,981
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64122$39,077$7,584
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91722$84,002$14,885
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22021$303,845$67,508
Fainting 31221$53,927$9,976
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48021$132,138$27,201
Diabetes, with complications 63821$69,582$12,437
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69921$52,513$12,203
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07020$80,690$18,826
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17520$79,054$17,814
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31420$98,066$26,660
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37220$39,744$11,659
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$140,941$27,486
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66020$51,820$12,440
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33119$89,308$25,588
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07118$70,334$10,036
Lung infection, with complications 17818$47,300$9,153
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$48,799$8,596
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05717$117,457$14,076
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$108,250$16,164
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23617$289,168$70,642
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27017$214,102$54,815
Cellulitis with Mcc 60217$69,998$13,743
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39016$26,103$5,169
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08615$48,700$13,078
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25215$212,615$33,921
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$156,738$24,830
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28215$43,194$6,696
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24214$167,014$36,193
Seizures 10113$44,659$9,237
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22913$142,575$29,543
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23413$369,913$48,889
Irregular heartbeat 31013$43,888$5,128
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$176,135$22,970
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41913$120,132$16,812
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43513$51,201$16,409
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44113$66,299$16,810
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46013$148,511$37,316
Coagulation Disorders 81313$51,292$14,394
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09112$83,652$16,536
Seizures with Mcc 10012$134,843$20,765
COPD, with major complications 19012$60,137$11,886
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$83,359$16,826
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48312$89,431$23,474
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56312$39,985$8,284
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89712$56,148$19,027
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98112$182,549$49,281
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02511$212,509$42,140
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03511$115,841$21,177
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09211$42,976$9,475
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16411$141,862$31,783
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24411$89,537$16,875
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39311$87,185$17,304
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64411$50,763$12,928
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85411$91,886$25,515
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$119,074$22,847

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