US Health Care Costs

Baptist Health Louisville

4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207 · (502) 897-8100

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

The money

$13what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$74.8Mnet income, all sources
−14.1%margin on patient care alone
$8.8Mcost of charity care (1.2% of costs)
$39.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
473beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending August 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 871466$64,459$12,786
Heart failure, with major complications 291410$40,018$8,285
Lung infection, with major complications 177217$60,054$10,764
Urinary tract infection 690187$29,254$5,443
Pneumonia, with major complications 193176$44,717$8,576
Stomach and digestive disorders 392162$34,562$5,385
Sepsis 872144$38,088$7,077
Kidney failure, with complications 683123$33,377$6,236
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689122$38,218$7,590
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378110$53,962$7,025
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065106$66,707$6,695
Back problems (no surgery) 552100$35,907$6,286
Pneumonia, with complications 19497$30,604$5,461
COPD, with major complications 19096$41,185$7,211
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64195$31,335$5,184
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60388$29,266$5,683
Fainting 31284$40,638$5,678
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64083$45,481$8,584
Respiratory failure 18979$47,270$8,200
Lung infection, with complications 17878$42,670$6,513
Hip or knee replacement 47078$116,960$12,516
Kidney failure, with major complications 68278$40,442$9,437
Heart stent 32275$193,278$13,749
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52275$133,986$15,432
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85373$194,834$34,796
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48171$105,433$13,811
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26768$498,644$47,143
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30966$32,461$5,082
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28662$92,366$14,621
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29261$37,998$5,570
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20258$31,775$6,742
Heart attack, with major complications 28057$53,125$10,407
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30857$48,385$7,931
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94857$34,312$5,160
Stroke, with major complications 06455$74,048$12,697
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69855$50,008$10,607
Anemia and blood disorders 81255$38,137$6,091
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46852$269,182$23,157
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32151$253,318$26,227
Bowel surgery, with complications 33050$116,316$16,563
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39150$55,690$9,013
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17648$38,101$6,399
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37747$67,273$11,582
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05746$34,618$8,649
Irregular heartbeat 31045$22,962$3,689
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33145$91,213$11,270
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85443$67,116$14,078
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38942$27,346$5,378
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41841$82,409$11,263
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46741$296,004$27,502
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53641$25,624$5,189
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02340$326,003$39,651
Heart catheterization 28740$74,653$7,063
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48040$127,215$17,803
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81140$60,924$9,525
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17539$59,121$9,108
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32939$180,775$29,485
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16437$167,058$17,783
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19137$30,842$6,155
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56335$31,026$6,016
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95135$16,526$3,854
Heart attack, with complications 28133$57,915$6,042
Diabetes, with complications 63833$34,984$6,830
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09231$59,510$6,967
Other digestive problems, with complications 39431$37,049$6,389
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02530$300,943$36,244
Delirium and other mental confusion 88429$46,903$10,270
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31428$83,711$14,085
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38828$48,562$9,581
Seizures with Mcc 10027$73,107$12,536
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69927$29,436$6,531
High blood pressure 30526$37,875$5,164
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39026$24,910$3,699
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23625$225,167$31,867
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27425$271,146$21,557
Chest pain 31325$42,216$4,752
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37225$44,189$6,711
Diabetes, with major complications 63725$64,542$9,279
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66025$66,035$9,891
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07124$46,533$6,614
Seizures 10124$57,036$5,919
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52124$143,811$21,125
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54324$48,320$7,204
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23423$263,994$43,957
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30023$33,704$6,692
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06922$46,170$5,517
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24322$203,927$14,913
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$142,311$17,192
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43922$31,629$6,366
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44522$56,474$7,393
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46022$330,238$34,637
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47822$153,376$15,842
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48322$140,815$16,136
Cellulitis with Mcc 60222$42,353$9,389
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25221$213,257$26,430
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44221$32,324$5,933
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55421$26,841$5,404
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06620$40,654$4,913
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22020$271,210$41,797
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51920$108,690$14,270
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05619$47,148$13,542
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16319$262,895$32,896
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18419$47,149$7,031
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26619$492,611$44,917
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41719$102,830$14,986
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94719$77,491$11,046
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98119$192,799$29,974
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08618$54,841$8,513
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16518$125,639$12,083
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17918$40,174$5,022
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20818$98,406$17,342
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21918$307,582$50,610
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$56,324$10,513
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55118$68,255$11,509
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61717$60,811$14,379
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64417$44,533$7,461
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87017$205,856$45,204
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89717$40,709$5,883
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26916$364,851$36,499
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$52,604$10,942
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98216$135,819$17,316
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07015$96,299$11,081
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$67,715$9,008
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32615$181,281$38,915
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41915$77,994$8,570
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60515$39,049$5,977
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62115$72,693$12,197
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03914$47,682$7,215
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19514$21,249$4,019
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22914$323,976$26,424
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$287,915$27,783
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$54,653$11,563
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16613$122,929$27,761
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$264,359$23,067
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$93,223$15,638
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27013$215,536$33,287
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$111,266$15,828
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32813$100,792$10,322
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49313$128,697$17,156
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68413$28,543$4,424
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02712$338,314$29,522
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09112$56,417$13,042
Dysequilibrium 14912$30,240$4,877
Respiratory Signs and Symptoms 20412$40,500$5,369
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$55,835$10,350
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$37,621$6,166
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43812$65,024$12,913
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48212$100,973$10,345
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53512$32,405$8,811
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55812$32,929$5,723
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65812$85,409$9,634
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$81,515$16,500
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86212$70,471$14,896
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98712$131,181$20,944
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02411$278,556$24,989
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02611$370,095$34,391
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$56,900$9,276
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07411$92,166$7,260
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22111$279,329$34,758
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$63,076$12,839
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80911$56,427$7,895
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$115,527$23,856

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