US Health Care Costs

Allina United Hospital

333 North Smith Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 · (651) 241-8000

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$8.5Mnet income, all sources
−5.9%margin on patient care alone
$10.8Mcost of charity care (1.5% of costs)
$10.2Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
456beds

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 871374$65,688$15,864
Heart failure, with major complications 291253$46,164$10,231
Psychoses 885135$105,047$17,963
Sepsis 872106$33,099$8,050
Hip or knee replacement 470105$49,686$15,016
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85381$158,792$40,706
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06568$42,666$8,547
Urinary tract infection 69064$28,889$6,567
Lung infection, with major complications 17759$51,920$12,792
Stomach and digestive disorders 39259$28,016$6,750
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37858$31,249$7,890
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27456$114,612$24,671
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48155$70,845$16,043
Kidney failure, with complications 68354$34,649$6,966
Respiratory failure 18951$50,545$10,467
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64051$34,958$10,280
Back problems (no surgery) 55249$34,263$7,899
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69849$63,392$14,951
Heart stent 32248$129,498$14,982
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38947$28,185$6,405
Stroke, with major complications 06446$90,593$19,246
Pneumonia, with major complications 19345$41,802$10,590
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37744$59,754$14,213
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24342$96,173$17,591
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60338$35,323$7,151
Diabetes, with complications 63838$41,797$8,130
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26737$197,199$37,064
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64137$38,309$7,084
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28636$88,341$16,892
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32136$169,284$24,421
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45436$142,835$45,493
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30935$25,541$6,606
Fainting 31235$27,478$7,050
Heart attack, with major complications 28033$77,263$13,886
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85431$62,640$15,700
Heart catheterization 28730$50,539$8,676
Seizures 10129$30,519$7,759
Lung infection, with complications 17829$39,026$7,799
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$31,633$7,905
Kidney failure, with major complications 68227$46,758$11,015
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81127$38,480$11,097
Seizures with Mcc 10026$106,609$19,670
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16426$66,870$20,940
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69926$34,377$8,146
Bowel surgery, with complications 33025$61,164$18,624
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46725$95,858$25,466
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98125$164,218$36,419
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32924$165,723$39,367
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39124$33,591$10,896
Pneumonia, with complications 19423$25,551$6,630
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24223$160,771$28,495
Heart attack, with complications 28123$38,587$7,314
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30823$36,903$9,589
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$93,174$19,450
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66023$44,111$10,499
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07022$87,036$13,656
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22022$172,231$39,757
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46022$99,639$31,321
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68921$56,259$11,971
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07120$45,718$8,394
COPD, with major complications 19020$27,800$9,261
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21920$247,947$58,889
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52220$73,534$15,498
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02318$209,064$49,281
Diabetes, with major complications 63718$46,412$10,397
Anemia and blood disorders 81218$36,175$7,500
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25317$165,765$23,562
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$46,330$10,645
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05716$37,382$9,996
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19116$27,088$6,820
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$42,410$8,278
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$47,077$15,684
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49316$70,714$20,110
Delirium and other mental confusion 88416$59,192$14,118
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89716$31,456$7,038
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09215$29,818$8,545
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16515$41,006$17,216
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17515$44,991$10,794
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$17,778$4,665
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39315$37,902$12,759
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26914$178,856$34,736
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03513$102,722$17,702
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08313$38,928$10,757
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08613$37,619$10,422
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$26,914$7,472
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55113$52,062$13,139
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$27,846$6,006
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98213$112,376$20,527
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27012$210,917$49,028
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$42,633$12,515
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32412$182,326$27,774
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48012$88,897$22,230
Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc 48612$78,630$14,956
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85712$52,703$16,216
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02511$157,375$33,216
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06911$26,699$6,528
Dysequilibrium 14911$28,898$6,148
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18411$28,339$8,485
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21611$356,749$81,868
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23611$142,798$30,607
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24411$83,304$14,134
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 27711$198,746$44,888
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30011$35,900$7,819
High blood pressure 30511$27,721$6,209
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41811$46,881$12,866
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44511$29,680$8,702
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53611$29,834$6,360
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56311$23,966$6,920
Cellulitis with Mcc 60211$48,732$11,580
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60511$33,504$7,420
Coagulation Disorders 81311$55,846$12,271
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88011$30,743$8,428
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98811$73,204$13,432

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