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1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719 · (520) 874-4189

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$197.9Mnet income, all sources
2.7%margin on patient care alone
$15.4Mcost of charity care (1.4% of costs)
$17.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
548beds

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 871327$72,547$23,739
Heart failure, with major complications 29192$48,221$16,118
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85373$161,927$55,657
Lung infection, with major complications 17769$52,179$20,251
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69862$56,031$20,401
Stroke, with major complications 06460$75,460$21,136
Sepsis 87259$39,138$13,537
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27454$159,135$33,068
Heart attack, with major complications 28054$59,326$19,721
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06544$60,877$12,847
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48144$92,165$23,360
Kidney failure, with major complications 68240$49,861$18,338
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28637$98,620$27,658
Bowel surgery, with complications 33037$128,968$27,393
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02536$169,135$48,780
Pneumonia, with major complications 19336$42,304$16,827
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26636$212,011$62,694
Urinary tract infection 69036$28,293$10,427
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64032$52,710$16,592
Respiratory failure 18931$43,050$15,164
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48031$127,470$34,408
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08229$100,729$26,685
Fainting 31228$40,413$11,185
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37828$37,743$12,982
Kidney failure, with complications 68328$37,113$12,386
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69928$41,650$13,384
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17527$70,001$17,544
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31427$72,022$25,382
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32927$210,681$54,368
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37727$99,279$24,070
Back problems (no surgery) 55226$46,759$12,490
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84726$52,715$14,055
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08525$77,308$25,803
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$64,203$16,735
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18422$55,893$13,496
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43222$63,282$23,608
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68922$45,742$13,265
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87022$221,124$72,269
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08621$49,354$15,331
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21921$316,494$82,331
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$98,387$32,231
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98120$171,119$55,353
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02719$121,126$26,403
Heart catheterization 28718$55,739$12,612
Other digestive problems, with complications 39418$34,522$11,926
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40618$102,436$32,182
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49318$82,655$27,667
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84018$101,399$37,356
Seizures with Mcc 10017$68,844$24,169
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$180,605$54,240
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16417$116,755$27,887
Cellulitis with Mcc 60217$44,695$18,144
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60317$35,332$11,943
Coagulation Disorders 81317$94,414$30,474
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$77,872$24,919
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85617$197,167$55,611
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91917$54,469$21,537
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18316$67,833$17,538
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30916$25,907$9,796
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24315$89,747$24,027
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37415$86,432$26,490
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02314$182,378$58,495
Seizures 10114$31,326$11,191
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18014$56,133$20,939
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20814$127,165$32,144
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23514$230,942$63,732
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27014$273,887$61,944
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39114$83,738$17,933
Stomach and digestive disorders 39214$37,974$11,209
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51614$68,881$23,362
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64114$25,720$9,722
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06613$39,806$8,299
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16513$104,338$21,575
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16613$117,725$44,588
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30813$61,182$16,326
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$52,335$13,250
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$159,435$27,390
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38913$34,158$10,934
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43513$72,462$22,502
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52213$85,085$25,333
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91713$45,887$19,016
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95713$285,296$81,199
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20512$88,363$23,336
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23312$293,269$74,930
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24212$141,897$39,467
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$32,096$13,389
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32112$138,813$29,384
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49212$102,260$37,536
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49412$71,014$20,812
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00311$520,834$190,918
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00411$309,457$102,631
COPD, with major complications 19011$52,766$15,072
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$43,387$13,328
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25211$169,106$43,214
Heart attack, with complications 28111$38,490$11,188
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$74,146$18,696
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$73,732$25,953
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$210,866$56,029

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