US Health Care Costs

AdventHealth Waterman

1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778 · (352) 253-3368

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

The money

$15what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$69.7Mnet income, all sources
11.0%margin on patient care alone
$20.3Mcost of charity care (5.7% of costs)
$19.2Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
288beds

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 871491$75,232$13,629
Heart failure, with major complications 291296$43,623$9,146
Heart attack, with major complications 280150$71,092$11,690
Lung infection, with major complications 177120$56,807$11,606
Pneumonia, with major complications 193103$49,923$9,643
Respiratory failure 18999$47,303$9,432
Stomach and digestive disorders 39288$38,385$6,575
Fainting 31287$41,667$6,679
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64177$35,075$5,833
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69877$55,970$11,786
Sepsis 87275$40,797$8,058
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30971$34,696$5,744
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06570$59,169$7,810
Stroke, with major complications 06467$80,798$13,739
Urinary tract infection 69067$34,089$6,012
Back problems (no surgery) 55264$43,694$6,981
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37862$48,870$8,032
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68961$46,996$8,365
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85359$177,334$36,557
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64057$50,921$10,264
Heart catheterization 28755$52,256$9,074
Heart stent 32254$102,265$12,989
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06951$48,959$6,334
COPD, with major complications 19051$44,433$8,249
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48147$94,525$14,490
Heart attack, with complications 28146$42,432$6,740
Chest pain 31343$32,317$5,467
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60342$33,075$6,657
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37741$82,890$12,295
High blood pressure 30539$32,625$6,000
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38939$36,814$5,965
Delirium and other mental confusion 88439$45,984$11,877
Kidney failure, with complications 68337$34,059$6,509
Irregular heartbeat 31036$28,780$4,350
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05635$47,462$14,437
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05735$39,829$9,287
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26735$213,916$33,546
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39335$50,896$11,660
Kidney failure, with major complications 68235$58,955$10,780
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52234$93,543$14,728
Coagulation Disorders 81333$59,636$11,177
Dysequilibrium 14931$40,771$5,639
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30831$45,968$8,735
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56331$31,782$6,448
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69931$38,542$7,408
Pneumonia, with complications 19430$35,047$6,101
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28630$85,102$15,334
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32130$149,006$20,372
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$55,859$10,787
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20829$91,897$19,131
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24329$87,120$16,021
Other digestive problems, with complications 39429$40,119$7,401
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46028$148,578$25,299
Diabetes, with major complications 63728$70,613$10,322
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66026$54,075$10,378
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98124$149,836$31,433
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19123$33,402$7,174
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20223$33,087$8,419
Bowel surgery, with complications 33023$99,799$18,334
Diabetes, with complications 63823$33,501$7,087
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81123$48,956$11,289
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$49,399$7,064
Lung infection, with complications 17822$37,783$7,261
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31422$55,296$13,420
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53622$33,464$5,634
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85422$93,276$14,509
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32921$184,886$33,504
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$97,316$16,570
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91721$62,897$12,310
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17520$55,051$9,824
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38820$47,545$11,421
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$109,224$19,991
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$118,606$23,498
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30019$37,157$7,489
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41819$80,677$14,020
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09218$47,303$8,145
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29918$44,713$10,964
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17616$36,051$6,874
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18016$76,365$16,678
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23316$251,669$55,465
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54316$41,019$7,884
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91916$48,830$12,972
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22815$178,788$35,617
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54215$62,281$11,843
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55115$46,555$11,914
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$53,823$7,574
Seizures 10114$41,614$6,851
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24414$71,013$12,902
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$53,618$9,141
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66114$40,488$10,075
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94814$28,013$6,459
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$150,259$17,447
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18613$59,344$12,790
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23413$194,332$46,513
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$205,220$41,746
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92013$39,404$7,645
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$65,897$9,278
Seizures with Mcc 10012$66,682$13,155
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$40,282$5,446
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30312$29,528$5,054
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$50,115$9,246
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$27,698$7,027
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44212$40,934$6,826
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$93,066$14,263
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51712$71,252$10,833
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56412$63,888$11,324
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$54,020$10,328
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$46,441$11,663
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08511$87,309$15,045
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26611$241,920$41,370
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27011$216,364$41,380
Hip or knee replacement 47011$94,353$14,779
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$79,553$11,448
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48311$129,801$17,544
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56511$30,951$6,747
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$115,971$45,088
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95111$12,991$4,536

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