Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 667-7000

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

The money

$38what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$70.2Mnet income, all sources

−46.7%margin on patient care alone

$17.4Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)

$33.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

705beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	481	$60,344	$29,116
Heart failure, with major complications 291	396	$40,476	$19,693
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	245	$126,615	$58,364
Lung infection, with major complications 177	175	$40,275	$22,902
Heart attack, with major complications 280	127	$44,355	$23,071
Stroke, with major complications 064	125	$68,415	$33,221
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	122	$163,644	$87,441
Kidney failure, with complications 683	120	$24,432	$12,714
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	113	$21,894	$11,111
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	106	$39,063	$22,643
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	101	$79,342	$38,201
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	101	$25,469	$13,387
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	99	$108,876	$41,355
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	92	$46,062	$26,325
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	89	$45,408	$30,854
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	87	$101,993	$62,642
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	87	$31,722	$14,292
Hip or knee replacement 470	81	$39,399	$23,807
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	80	$35,602	$18,890
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	76	$35,590	$18,474
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	75	$79,100	$35,009
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	75	$27,168	$14,690
Sepsis 872	75	$30,276	$15,181
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	69	$29,134	$17,506
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	67	$24,258	$14,020
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	66	$42,759	$23,137
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	65	$58,501	$27,324
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	64	$50,543	$30,982
Urinary tract infection 690	64	$23,103	$11,781
Respiratory failure 189	63	$38,624	$17,766
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	63	$83,196	$40,142
Heart stent 322	63	$51,699	$25,110
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	62	$32,849	$19,375
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	60	$80,717	$49,984
Heart attack, with complications 281	60	$27,471	$12,381
Heart catheterization 287	60	$28,762	$14,185
Fainting 312	60	$20,660	$11,712
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	59	$45,028	$32,018
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	59	$25,585	$13,361
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	59	$32,289	$17,391
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	58	$50,940	$26,192
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	56	$182,078	$91,617
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	54	$95,672	$60,661
Back problems (no surgery) 552	53	$24,642	$13,094
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	53	$20,120	$10,673
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	53	$46,622	$25,568
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	52	$18,596	$13,301
Psychoses 885	52	$36,120	$23,825
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	51	$53,441	$27,691
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	51	$99,095	$51,551
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	51	$75,446	$40,957
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	51	$32,293	$18,320
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	50	$96,891	$59,910
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	50	$41,314	$22,463
Coagulation Disorders 813	50	$48,181	$25,716
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	49	$36,602	$14,150
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	49	$156,530	$79,967
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	48	$54,155	$28,279
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	47	$108,817	$69,510
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	47	$109,824	$54,681
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	47	$124,300	$58,516
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	46	$53,755	$33,946
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	46	$142,973	$107,846
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	46	$63,341	$35,829
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	45	$28,789	$13,264
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	45	$42,191	$29,638
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	44	$681,738	$363,582
Seizures 101	44	$37,825	$12,605
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	44	$58,245	$24,952
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	44	$140,399	$70,993
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	44	$30,346	$14,325
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	43	$119,559	$74,325
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	43	$183,337	$101,927
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	43	$76,373	$45,247
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	43	$73,005	$33,907
Lung infection, with complications 178	42	$27,621	$14,113
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	42	$23,303	$14,099
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	41	$22,722	$10,608
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	39	$76,112	$43,112
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	39	$77,555	$49,301
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	39	$19,133	$10,980
Diabetes, with major complications 637	39	$42,841	$20,188
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	37	$45,776	$31,912
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	37	$54,708	$23,812
Seizures with Mcc 100	36	$100,201	$42,420
Diabetes, with complications 638	36	$21,623	$13,199
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	36	$50,876	$26,606
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	35	$50,758	$24,237
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	35	$102,577	$44,996
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	35	$68,466	$30,954
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	35	$24,938	$14,179
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	35	$234,239	$111,081
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	34	$32,183	$16,653
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	34	$27,236	$14,388
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	33	$28,378	$14,899
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	33	$48,770	$28,908
Anemia and blood disorders 812	33	$26,933	$13,348
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	32	$47,261	$29,326
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	32	$56,825	$26,624
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	32	$91,669	$53,909
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	32	$30,242	$15,661
COPD, with major complications 190	31	$28,626	$14,988
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	31	$104,406	$39,556
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	31	$53,475	$43,935
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	30	$43,320	$19,120
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	30	$57,476	$28,056
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	29	$54,455	$24,543
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	29	$52,489	$21,597
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	28	$32,046	$13,417
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	28	$47,569	$21,453
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	28	$31,409	$12,419
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	28	$45,420	$35,689
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	28	$77,128	$40,637
Pneumonia, with complications 194	27	$26,365	$11,435
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	27	$51,964	$30,830
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 386	27	$30,757	$13,636
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	26	$39,904	$16,553
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	26	$66,755	$29,637
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	26	$91,573	$65,507
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	26	$141,016	$57,369
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	26	$29,412	$21,242
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 323	25	$101,735	$51,775
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	25	$28,628	$20,660
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	24	$22,527	$13,674
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	24	$32,798	$18,352
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	24	$42,514	$21,472
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	23	$130,948	$91,700
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	23	$20,186	$11,413
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	22	$27,748	$11,177
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	22	$22,981	$12,199
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	22	$121,824	$79,453
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	22	$65,664	$26,701
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	21	$397,615	$168,749
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	21	$35,309	$20,088
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	21	$24,702	$17,062
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	21	$39,991	$21,828
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	21	$24,329	$19,925
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	21	$58,634	$37,058
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	21	$62,250	$41,835
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	21	$57,423	$28,510
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	21	$28,833	$18,640
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	21	$16,950	$13,335
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	20	$20,901	$12,803
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 240	20	$78,428	$37,617
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders Without Mcc 307	20	$27,013	$13,015
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	20	$30,801	$16,518
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 436	20	$35,695	$15,149
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	20	$71,926	$38,309
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	20	$19,963	$11,378
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	20	$46,096	$27,290
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	20	$115,751	$61,476
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	19	$52,056	$23,908
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	19	$18,671	$11,588
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 228	19	$136,170	$83,532
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	19	$106,426	$64,560
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 277	19	$84,000	$58,005
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	19	$14,694	$8,654
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	19	$210,468	$109,777
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	19	$79,045	$36,570
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	18	$22,211	$10,346
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	18	$74,977	$37,707
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	18	$22,291	$9,660
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 306	18	$39,160	$21,531
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	18	$58,065	$42,336
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 607	18	$24,511	$11,838
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	18	$52,369	$25,913
Viral Illness with Mcc 865	18	$29,742	$20,507
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	18	$88,936	$49,887
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	17	$141,263	$73,754
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 328	17	$28,872	$19,467
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	17	$129,391	$66,493
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	17	$44,101	$23,235
Malignancy, Female Reproductive System with Cc 755	17	$37,983	$14,117
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 964	17	$23,015	$19,197
Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with Mcc 146	16	$100,933	$51,934
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 303	16	$15,739	$8,839
High blood pressure 305	16	$14,882	$10,271
Irregular heartbeat 310	16	$13,643	$7,371
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 463	16	$105,350	$60,950
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	16	$29,330	$19,901
Kidney Transplant 652	16	$191,007	$37,364
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	16	$40,430	$17,114
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	16	$154,085	$68,352
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	16	$26,681	$12,726
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 073	15	$45,337	$25,056
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	15	$48,077	$26,915
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 254	15	$49,062	$21,492
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	15	$30,767	$14,094
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	15	$36,437	$20,516
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	15	$40,537	$22,875
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	15	$98,861	$56,752
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	15	$38,958	$17,426
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Mcc 823	15	$213,852	$101,914
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	14	$36,555	$35,743
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 125	14	$18,677	$10,903
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 217	14	$116,437	$80,690
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator 276	14	$178,820	$93,751
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 324	14	$69,625	$36,666
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	14	$29,172	$14,416
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	14	$41,304	$23,189
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	14	$131,103	$75,645
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	14	$43,945	$26,776
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	14	$70,668	$39,490
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	14	$44,476	$31,833
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	14	$45,812	$32,601
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 244	13	$44,569	$22,179
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures Without Intraluminal Device with Mcc 250	13	$65,220	$29,326
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	13	$51,555	$23,583
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 501	13	$55,816	$24,765
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 517	13	$20,229	$17,113
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	13	$17,812	$10,484
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 546	13	$46,056	$18,075
Malignancy, Female Reproductive System with Mcc 754	13	$63,130	$25,684
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	13	$66,098	$35,945
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	13	$36,844	$24,830
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 988	13	$47,936	$21,463
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	12	$35,512	$13,848
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	12	$43,793	$29,320
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	12	$31,475	$22,012
Pneumothorax with Mcc 199	12	$49,707	$25,992
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	12	$16,510	$14,097
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	12	$29,204	$11,972
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	12	$38,120	$25,128
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 478	12	$56,330	$30,464
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	12	$41,182	$30,336
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	12	$19,437	$11,300
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	12	$24,418	$12,410
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 737	12	$47,029	$25,082
Viral Illness Without Mcc 866	12	$20,226	$11,986
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	11	$337,587	$213,542
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	11	$216,884	$100,053
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	11	$108,585	$63,108
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 268	11	$148,674	$91,074
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Mcc 385	11	$52,565	$27,382
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 395	11	$22,689	$10,718
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 419	11	$34,734	$16,222
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	11	$107,263	$59,291
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 473	11	$38,305	$29,256
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	11	$44,213	$22,413
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	11	$29,713	$18,164
Kidney and Urinary Tract Neoplasms with Mcc 686	11	$58,713	$28,406
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	11	$21,709	$11,590

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