US Health Care Costs

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.

929 North St Francis Street, Wichita, KS 67214 · (316) 268-5000

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$15.6Mnet income, all sources
−9.8%margin on patient care alone
$45.8Mcost of charity care (6.8% of costs)
$41.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
641beds

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 871593$72,068$16,248
Heart failure, with major complications 291223$51,507$11,211
Psychoses 885223$36,448$13,253
Pneumonia, with major complications 193139$48,141$11,411
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267137$148,639$36,559
Stroke, with major complications 064122$74,177$15,585
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065115$43,384$9,080
Heart attack, with major complications 280101$75,985$14,428
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85391$150,699$38,047
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48088$73,206$21,611
Sepsis 87284$32,934$9,078
Respiratory failure 18981$47,245$10,623
Lung infection, with major complications 17777$64,525$13,527
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26666$176,633$46,739
Kidney failure, with complications 68366$29,987$8,125
Back problems (no surgery) 55263$40,535$8,650
Seizures 10162$20,123$8,237
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64062$49,320$11,788
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37856$40,750$8,761
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69856$51,880$13,795
Kidney failure, with major complications 68255$50,974$12,612
Stomach and digestive disorders 39254$26,900$7,269
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30953$34,620$7,050
Bowel surgery, with complications 33053$82,360$19,548
Fainting 31250$33,249$7,758
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48150$55,312$16,370
Seizures with Mcc 10046$59,576$16,516
Heart stent 32246$100,653$16,236
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23545$168,264$45,460
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32145$147,617$24,392
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37745$72,003$15,746
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30844$53,477$10,982
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02543$139,682$32,752
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16342$129,311$36,863
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08640$53,279$11,586
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27439$100,994$25,266
Heart attack, with complications 28138$42,108$8,360
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02337$179,159$44,832
Urinary tract infection 69037$27,606$7,507
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23335$217,989$57,016
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64135$29,699$7,446
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33134$55,702$14,059
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06933$29,898$7,377
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16433$79,882$19,997
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09232$31,187$8,880
Irregular heartbeat 31032$21,296$5,456
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55132$50,427$13,451
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$44,726$11,348
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52230$53,779$17,104
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16529$70,337$15,294
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52129$75,333$21,851
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68929$36,824$10,365
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27028$151,812$38,380
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08526$70,344$18,097
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28626$84,911$16,740
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56326$30,548$8,082
Delirium and other mental confusion 88426$34,919$13,200
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05425$53,842$12,414
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08325$49,281$11,961
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21925$211,766$56,555
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49225$96,131$25,062
Diabetes, with major complications 63725$42,981$12,159
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94825$25,746$7,345
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03924$38,217$9,642
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08224$73,513$18,654
Hip or knee replacement 47024$61,750$15,333
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51624$61,013$15,937
Diabetes, with complications 63824$34,133$8,295
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03823$48,425$13,114
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$65,556$16,089
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60323$26,610$8,139
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85423$92,114$16,784
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05722$29,159$11,160
Heart catheterization 28722$50,893$9,401
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49322$58,222$19,154
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09121$65,390$14,042
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32921$188,089$37,239
Other digestive problems, with complications 39421$41,088$8,719
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02420$107,352$29,217
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06620$31,996$6,555
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46720$87,882$26,946
Anemia and blood disorders 81220$28,809$8,717
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$101,271$26,651
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66019$59,506$12,841
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91719$52,297$14,837
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04118$71,054$18,137
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07018$50,452$14,492
Pneumonia, with complications 19418$26,865$7,629
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28218$31,979$7,124
High blood pressure 30518$22,608$7,146
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98118$153,696$37,499
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$30,898$9,190
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17517$50,548$11,994
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26917$125,624$31,627
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44117$58,091$15,188
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22816$143,002$38,551
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24316$81,724$18,171
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$118,643$23,201
Chest pain 31316$29,380$6,840
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$39,342$12,004
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$101,116$17,931
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18315$71,444$13,624
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61715$86,232$21,090
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67315$147,238$29,041
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69915$36,810$9,134
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87015$221,596$56,751
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91915$54,489$15,025
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95615$153,212$31,105
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02714$91,538$19,225
Lung infection, with complications 17814$30,337$8,811
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29914$48,996$11,482
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30614$64,228$12,357
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32614$121,923$37,503
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32814$68,885$13,646
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43214$67,692$16,592
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44214$27,520$8,402
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54314$40,996$9,285
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18013$92,028$15,158
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19913$70,252$15,095
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20813$133,688$23,895
Other Heart Assist System Implant 21513$318,015$80,064
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25313$85,500$20,346
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$95,210$29,583
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28313$118,093$18,130
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$109,668$22,075
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$56,775$13,579
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$23,605$7,651
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44513$35,323$9,540
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46013$96,312$28,451
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46913$80,928$28,382
Coagulation Disorders 81313$60,445$13,240
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98213$82,950$19,987
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02612$106,703$23,554
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$32,758$17,247
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19612$66,590$14,510
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21612$372,809$88,334
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$44,793$9,721
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38912$29,975$7,497
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$48,522$13,721
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51512$72,383$23,430
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55612$23,069$7,563
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$37,131$8,883
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$37,117$9,173
Dysequilibrium 14911$28,166$6,979
COPD, with major complications 19011$41,088$9,385
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$60,420$14,061
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51711$52,665$12,599
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$20,074$7,904

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