US Health Care Costs

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 · (847) 437-5500

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

The money

$21what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$40.5Mnet income, all sources
−11.0%margin on patient care alone
$13.3Mcost of charity care (2.7% of costs)
$10.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
282beds

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 871302$81,812$15,800
Heart failure, with major complications 291247$50,462$11,084
Lung infection, with major complications 177114$63,319$12,473
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27499$99,493$24,611
Pneumonia, with major complications 19382$50,568$11,639
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26781$149,422$35,864
Stomach and digestive disorders 39277$33,222$7,150
Kidney failure, with complications 68373$35,409$7,021
Heart attack, with major complications 28062$56,261$12,863
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85362$242,851$44,489
Stroke, with major complications 06457$83,709$14,626
Urinary tract infection 69057$30,073$6,693
Kidney failure, with major complications 68255$60,356$12,269
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68953$37,881$9,074
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69849$52,906$12,087
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06545$47,413$8,023
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46045$117,728$29,586
Back problems (no surgery) 55245$39,149$7,769
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26643$187,259$47,358
Respiratory failure 18942$49,259$9,522
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30840$50,010$9,387
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02538$184,025$32,889
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27037$258,909$40,779
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64037$49,739$10,381
Sepsis 87237$47,422$7,845
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37735$86,449$13,475
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64132$27,666$6,196
Fainting 31231$32,269$6,849
Pneumonia, with complications 19430$36,164$6,718
Hip or knee replacement 47030$65,244$14,272
COPD, with major complications 19029$46,717$8,593
Other digestive problems, with complications 39428$42,801$7,361
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28627$92,568$16,408
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37827$55,004$7,707
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30926$33,206$6,964
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32126$135,935$21,554
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60326$38,606$6,865
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30025$41,566$8,067
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39125$53,037$9,854
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32923$159,805$33,056
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$33,583$9,273
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$54,972$10,301
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48022$107,447$21,612
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05721$37,390$10,081
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02320$169,180$40,406
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31520$41,370$7,275
Delirium and other mental confusion 88420$32,399$12,210
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08219$77,557$17,357
Lung infection, with complications 17819$33,556$7,606
Heart stent 32219$107,866$13,821
Bowel surgery, with complications 33019$120,007$17,690
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38919$28,368$7,957
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23518$190,412$46,575
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27118$145,177$26,861
Heart attack, with complications 28118$45,881$7,127
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31418$80,280$14,977
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48118$79,270$15,577
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$52,325$10,127
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$179,897$26,840
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$168,711$32,966
High blood pressure 30516$28,043$7,989
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54216$53,659$11,819
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$48,835$10,748
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69916$31,664$7,936
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$62,187$10,753
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85416$71,407$15,356
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20815$129,296$22,136
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23615$162,219$30,210
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$67,810$12,109
Irregular heartbeat 31015$26,124$5,549
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52115$113,348$21,974
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54315$38,801$8,207
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07014$45,823$14,826
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18014$67,472$13,235
Heart catheterization 28714$53,542$8,403
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37414$62,394$14,549
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51614$84,149$15,294
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$32,955$7,044
Diabetes, with complications 63814$36,134$7,355
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00313$699,156$156,332
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08513$54,534$17,370
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39313$63,625$12,429
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$68,790$12,460
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51513$115,690$24,151
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52213$93,220$15,819
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65913$113,141$19,509
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66013$63,437$10,340
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$297,073$54,621
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07412$30,327$8,091
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09112$90,729$14,232
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09212$32,683$7,796
Seizures 10112$34,088$7,002
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20212$26,654$7,532
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$106,680$30,996
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33112$88,169$13,278
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$80,457$14,622
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$60,266$11,260
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06611$40,729$6,152
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$40,637$10,495
Dysequilibrium 14911$33,973$8,822
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16311$120,693$32,313
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27311$110,822$29,068
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$61,647$12,610
Coagulation Disorders 81311$66,992$11,401
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$40,762$6,088

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