US Health Care Costs

South Shore Hospital

55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, MA 02190 · (781) 340-8000

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

The money

$49what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$20.1Mnet income, all sources
−10.5%margin on patient care alone
$5.0Mcost of charity care (0.6% of costs)
$6.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
394beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 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 871663$32,092$16,176
Heart failure, with major complications 291641$19,319$10,420
Lung infection, with major complications 177436$25,102$13,321
Stomach and digestive disorders 392406$15,111$6,834
Urinary tract infection 690309$13,200$6,831
Pneumonia, with major complications 193270$20,001$11,047
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689248$19,065$9,496
Fainting 312221$15,253$7,379
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603190$11,861$7,320
Back problems (no surgery) 552189$17,306$7,886
Heart attack, with major complications 280183$25,302$12,858
Respiratory failure 189153$20,623$10,317
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378152$19,446$8,139
Kidney failure, with complications 683142$13,587$7,382
COPD, with major complications 190141$15,753$9,655
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698138$24,784$12,897
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391137$19,944$10,557
Pneumonia, with complications 194129$13,445$6,967
Kidney failure, with major complications 682126$24,794$12,151
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640119$23,040$11,478
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641119$14,302$6,556
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065118$21,924$8,796
Lung infection, with complications 178112$15,838$7,927
Stroke, with major complications 064110$31,366$15,949
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481108$33,402$17,065
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699106$15,219$8,327
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563104$14,923$7,150
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85399$71,969$40,198
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30896$18,330$10,244
Anemia and blood disorders 81295$20,660$7,880
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30991$14,346$6,309
Diabetes, with complications 63891$14,450$7,442
Sepsis 87291$18,719$8,694
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81189$22,935$11,699
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05783$17,343$10,793
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37783$32,715$14,102
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19179$14,485$7,412
Other digestive problems, with complications 39477$17,847$8,101
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55171$31,247$13,010
Heart stent 32267$38,623$16,321
Heart attack, with complications 28166$18,422$7,418
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89764$14,262$6,952
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20263$16,757$8,334
High blood pressure 30562$13,701$6,392
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39362$21,009$13,257
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05661$36,013$19,006
Delirium and other mental confusion 88461$17,105$12,533
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94860$14,111$6,402
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06959$17,914$6,817
Seizures 10158$18,518$7,377
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38958$14,947$6,852
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52258$35,306$17,729
Dysequilibrium 14957$14,711$6,345
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53657$14,826$6,479
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09255$16,552$8,186
Seizures with Mcc 10054$34,524$17,370
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31454$25,204$16,910
Diabetes, with major complications 63753$20,710$11,828
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06652$17,223$5,878
Cellulitis with Mcc 60250$21,969$11,865
Bowel surgery, with complications 33048$38,339$19,043
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30047$16,323$8,622
Irregular heartbeat 31047$11,145$5,296
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32147$55,677$25,056
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48046$48,423$23,169
Hip or knee replacement 47045$30,121$16,692
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17544$24,652$10,860
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32944$80,805$38,108
Heart catheterization 28743$23,570$8,993
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18442$22,611$8,756
Psychoses 88542$18,077$11,391
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37241$18,316$8,393
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09139$28,466$15,619
Coagulation Disorders 81339$19,638$13,107
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07438$16,107$8,504
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38837$23,789$11,023
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60537$17,597$7,639
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89637$30,341$18,509
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25236$66,941$33,911
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28636$38,684$18,987
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37136$25,518$13,758
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44536$19,269$9,112
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51636$33,046$16,490
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55436$11,994$6,840
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55636$13,746$6,959
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07034$30,647$14,838
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08334$20,294$11,912
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54334$16,760$8,311
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18033$28,774$14,361
Chest pain 31333$16,845$5,979
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66033$23,467$11,335
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91732$28,163$14,113
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25331$50,624$21,139
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28231$17,819$6,754
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64331$21,161$12,879
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19530$13,390$5,247
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20830$46,956$22,715
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24330$36,915$18,297
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41830$33,660$16,961
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49330$34,948$19,211
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07129$23,861$8,741
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08228$31,936$19,523
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31528$13,672$7,488
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66128$19,468$10,011
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08627$24,168$10,336
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56227$23,461$11,668
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64427$15,343$8,476
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98127$78,126$38,466
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18326$27,250$13,647
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17925$15,907$6,361
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37525$20,900$10,111
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39025$12,240$4,669
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52125$50,696$26,068
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19624$18,372$13,869
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44424$29,226$13,475
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56524$17,151$8,685
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80924$24,430$9,954
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17623$19,325$7,979
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28323$49,759$18,661
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43223$33,495$16,137
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43923$15,886$7,060
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88023$15,964$7,891
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29222$16,885$6,976
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29922$27,072$12,535
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37422$25,065$15,333
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51522$46,976$27,087
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56422$24,961$13,035
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02520$59,376$37,835
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16720$24,670$16,486
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Cc 62920$26,475$16,866
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80820$49,787$21,721
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91920$25,006$14,816
Headaches Without Mcc 10319$15,913$7,315
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20519$25,429$12,598
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$57,164$28,368
Hypertension with Mcc 30419$19,486$9,593
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53519$23,820$10,675
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61719$45,394$17,634
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44218$17,267$7,834
Skin Grafts and Wound Debridement for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Wit 62318$22,614$14,617
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85418$31,442$16,487
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$106,647$56,225
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16517$34,434$15,349
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26417$37,663$24,139
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41917$27,571$12,444
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43517$27,758$14,186
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92017$15,593$8,332
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16316$63,991$37,809
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16416$37,102$22,133
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25416$35,958$18,358
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30316$13,082$5,663
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46016$73,350$29,370
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54216$24,544$13,468
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55816$15,843$7,336
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65716$33,216$15,041
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09315$12,237$6,896
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20615$16,563$7,191
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$111,242$42,479
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38615$15,693$7,981
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39515$12,114$5,312
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43315$22,812$8,521
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43815$26,688$12,771
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84015$38,900$22,350
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95615$40,191$28,361
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03914$27,484$9,369
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 12514$14,078$6,747
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26914$73,073$35,968
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32414$46,957$24,116
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 37914$11,667$5,320
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49414$31,813$16,330
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94714$18,622$9,526
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$35,700$18,515
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08513$31,410$16,706
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with Cc 15513$14,322$7,811
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Cc/Mcc 19213$10,549$6,104
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19913$26,397$15,470
Respiratory Signs and Symptoms 20413$18,248$6,886
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32813$17,402$12,998
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35613$63,991$32,780
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$63,007$24,099
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48213$25,263$16,858
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with Mcc 60413$29,798$12,328
Diabetes Without Cc/Mcc 63913$12,031$5,133
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$51,870$35,544
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91813$18,722$8,338
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98713$40,805$27,074
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27112$52,678$29,881
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33112$24,234$14,514
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33612$41,671$19,495
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 35712$44,666$17,723
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49212$43,678$26,523
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51912$44,418$15,809
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68412$11,333$5,054
Viral Illness Without Mcc 86612$14,576$7,547
Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with Mcc 86712$28,411$17,149
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08411$14,642$7,588
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$24,274$10,046
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections Without Cc/Mcc 37311$16,393$6,048
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$19,910$12,281
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96311$32,421$22,198

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