Brigham and Women's Hospital

75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 · (617) 732-5500

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

The money

$23what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

−$4.1Bnet income, all sources

$16.3Mcost of charity care (0.7% of costs)

$40.2Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

818beds

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	382	$128,876	$28,764
Heart failure, with major complications 291	309	$94,327	$18,556
Lung infection, with major complications 177	216	$104,573	$22,724
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	185	$140,885	$55,727
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	178	$114,103	$29,260
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	174	$195,745	$52,037
Hip or knee replacement 470	167	$85,392	$23,665
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	158	$327,057	$93,788
Stroke, with major complications 064	137	$101,775	$25,496
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	134	$106,478	$36,294
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	127	$107,510	$28,886
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	122	$83,542	$21,200
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	121	$124,550	$44,521
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	120	$194,760	$36,500
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	114	$47,996	$10,894
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	103	$72,854	$16,784
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	102	$116,551	$25,251
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	101	$310,159	$68,282
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	98	$265,531	$65,162
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	97	$231,951	$55,995
Heart attack, with major complications 280	96	$113,770	$21,437
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	96	$85,738	$21,566
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	93	$89,028	$20,476
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	92	$50,178	$12,938
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	91	$152,395	$33,187
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	90	$77,969	$17,624
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	90	$283,730	$77,365
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	89	$93,507	$22,457
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	89	$40,016	$10,280
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	88	$168,552	$71,423
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	81	$177,755	$35,983
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	77	$145,141	$36,944
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	77	$90,544	$20,996
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	75	$117,687	$24,980
Kidney failure, with complications 683	73	$39,346	$12,134
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	73	$50,314	$13,090
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	72	$1,222,379	$305,848
Heart stent 322	71	$112,019	$22,494
Heart catheterization 287	69	$96,796	$15,861
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	69	$53,958	$13,654
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	68	$192,770	$45,589
Urinary tract infection 690	66	$42,191	$10,542
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	66	$124,251	$31,528
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	65	$58,254	$16,790
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	64	$64,411	$13,632
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	64	$154,583	$33,481
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	63	$90,135	$17,977
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	61	$202,088	$66,835
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	61	$104,689	$25,853
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	61	$144,451	$35,600
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	60	$170,485	$52,623
Back problems (no surgery) 552	60	$50,102	$12,645
Coagulation Disorders 813	60	$147,584	$35,779
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	59	$88,882	$23,517
Fainting 312	58	$53,132	$11,085
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	58	$158,372	$34,917
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	58	$87,541	$17,196
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	58	$283,061	$78,563
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	57	$252,495	$61,765
Seizures with Mcc 100	56	$123,268	$26,496
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 018	55	$1,772,622	$431,392
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	55	$140,722	$39,629
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	54	$83,076	$21,010
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	53	$106,783	$21,889
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	53	$143,446	$35,201
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	53	$282,919	$74,825
Lung infection, with complications 178	52	$60,388	$13,631
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	52	$41,725	$10,859
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	52	$48,178	$11,760
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	51	$129,644	$37,780
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	51	$64,922	$13,825
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	51	$55,466	$11,477
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	49	$80,363	$21,805
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	49	$103,586	$26,622
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	48	$65,296	$13,611
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	48	$84,505	$22,379
Seizures 101	47	$66,538	$11,817
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	47	$174,108	$35,216
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	46	$113,787	$25,490
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	45	$48,715	$13,933
Pneumonia, with complications 194	44	$52,425	$12,037
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	44	$76,688	$14,621
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	43	$56,183	$14,708
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	42	$47,827	$14,350
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	42	$62,064	$11,297
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	41	$89,340	$17,917
Heart attack, with complications 281	41	$65,390	$11,312
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	41	$81,525	$18,726
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 014	40	$355,350	$148,347
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	40	$108,420	$28,653
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	40	$350,100	$107,270
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	40	$129,497	$24,885
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	40	$73,418	$21,057
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	40	$83,320	$18,348
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	39	$91,478	$24,709
COPD, with major complications 190	38	$77,445	$16,208
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 228	38	$227,800	$68,695
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	38	$89,514	$26,587
Anemia and blood disorders 812	38	$65,791	$13,981
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	37	$113,928	$37,222
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	37	$44,216	$13,451
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	37	$112,587	$28,647
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	36	$136,078	$35,139
Other Heart Assist System Implant 215	36	$375,973	$136,470
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	36	$39,080	$12,574
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	35	$63,978	$16,097
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	35	$357,251	$86,620
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	34	$49,489	$17,564
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	34	$117,020	$26,753
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	34	$119,400	$23,168
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	34	$150,063	$36,797
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	33	$93,002	$28,770
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	33	$164,245	$32,954
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	33	$107,722	$24,981
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	32	$139,108	$37,162
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	32	$86,265	$20,600
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 737	32	$127,561	$25,189
Sepsis 872	32	$59,398	$14,256
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	31	$231,475	$50,653
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	31	$85,625	$24,454
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	30	$109,242	$26,270
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	30	$121,340	$52,399
Diabetes, with complications 638	30	$61,637	$12,355
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	29	$64,892	$14,019
Respiratory failure 189	29	$93,858	$16,974
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	29	$41,364	$13,247
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	29	$292,357	$78,296
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	28	$49,453	$11,613
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 457	28	$166,059	$70,122
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	28	$135,697	$28,783
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	28	$93,785	$20,604
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	27	$196,616	$50,410
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 328	27	$95,807	$20,079
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	27	$125,325	$28,651
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	27	$110,218	$24,113
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	26	$208,969	$42,490
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	26	$455,017	$116,733
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	26	$374,470	$79,827
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	26	$63,303	$13,974
Diabetes, with major complications 637	26	$75,771	$17,554
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	25	$47,649	$11,006
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	25	$124,208	$28,056
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	25	$44,119	$11,532
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	25	$211,318	$55,989
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 181	24	$68,166	$16,016
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	24	$198,652	$52,294
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	24	$112,653	$30,238
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	24	$121,826	$23,594
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	23	$59,385	$17,867
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	23	$55,185	$14,259
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	23	$209,244	$49,976
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 614	23	$99,224	$27,088
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	23	$127,143	$32,482
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 029	22	$147,169	$40,828
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 303	22	$45,967	$9,727
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	22	$84,486	$23,463
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	22	$94,778	$20,188
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	22	$92,539	$32,378
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	22	$99,489	$23,594
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	21	$160,746	$43,146
High blood pressure 305	21	$48,468	$10,498
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 402	21	$117,165	$46,871
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	21	$251,018	$60,986
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 827	21	$121,911	$30,727
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 033	20	$75,182	$19,059
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	20	$102,312	$28,234
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	20	$51,155	$12,925
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	20	$153,155	$41,898
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	20	$213,722	$55,616
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	20	$176,658	$38,831
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	19	$1,507,223	$397,882
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 020	19	$296,119	$100,848
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	19	$111,583	$23,292
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	19	$169,488	$44,953
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	19	$199,280	$57,364
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 436	19	$69,180	$14,242
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 451	19	$116,607	$37,341
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 459	19	$153,791	$71,066
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	19	$186,178	$37,716
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	18	$665,337	$133,246
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc 032	18	$92,201	$24,988
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	18	$65,775	$20,153
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator 276	18	$299,740	$75,313
Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.r. Procedures with Cc 821	18	$120,749	$28,920
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	18	$113,986	$27,730
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 016	17	$207,784	$92,227
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 277	17	$201,512	$58,365
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	17	$50,365	$12,924
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	17	$119,434	$29,852
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	17	$101,430	$21,897
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	17	$82,856	$19,184
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 607	17	$42,921	$11,404
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 814	17	$149,700	$33,865
Acute Leukemia with Cc 835	17	$142,204	$33,203
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 864	17	$48,675	$11,200
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	17	$208,905	$47,553
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	16	$89,324	$20,661
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	16	$166,065	$53,344
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 517	16	$80,632	$22,203
Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with Mc 843	16	$153,116	$33,825
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	16	$44,488	$11,939
Lung Transplant 007	15	$877,982	$189,219
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	15	$59,423	$16,301
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	15	$45,567	$10,963
Pneumothorax with Mcc 199	15	$98,619	$25,453
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	15	$205,417	$61,643
O.r. Procedures for Obesity with Cc 620	15	$67,782	$19,769
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Ovarian and Non-Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 740	15	$113,191	$27,210
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 040	14	$232,438	$53,012
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 068	14	$62,772	$11,041
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 306	14	$103,034	$19,695
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 380	14	$131,370	$27,763
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	14	$24,260	$7,791
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 427	14	$165,043	$84,177
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 453	14	$227,274	$98,262
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 469	14	$162,732	$38,563
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	14	$87,143	$18,859
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 546	14	$76,326	$16,875
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 615	14	$71,919	$16,965
Kidney Transplant 652	14	$371,332	$36,637
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	14	$213,848	$46,130
Transurethral Procedures with Cc 669	14	$64,353	$18,586
Major Male Pelvic Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 708	14	$71,652	$19,371
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Mcc 031	13	$161,439	$46,535
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	13	$77,491	$13,348
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	13	$372,484	$80,590
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	13	$213,585	$44,639
Hypertension with Mcc 304	13	$50,140	$14,834
Chest pain 313	13	$54,093	$9,506
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Mcc 335	13	$182,531	$45,481
Major Esophageal Disorders with Mcc 368	13	$83,980	$20,962
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	13	$120,968	$29,291
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 501	13	$134,780	$23,819
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 515	13	$179,663	$39,835
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	13	$92,143	$33,613
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 520	13	$66,486	$16,651
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	13	$43,507	$11,005
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	13	$42,139	$11,420
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	12	$140,679	$19,357
Nervous System Neoplasms Without Mcc 055	12	$50,967	$14,969
Headaches Without Mcc 103	12	$52,808	$11,455
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	12	$114,349	$34,661
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 186	12	$87,280	$20,015
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	12	$172,222	$47,338
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 283	12	$130,384	$25,177
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 357	12	$127,249	$24,151
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	12	$159,848	$30,773
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 448	12	$117,221	$49,294
Minor Skin Disorders with Mcc 606	12	$97,750	$18,248
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 656	12	$194,531	$53,112
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 742	12	$109,751	$21,822
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Cc 815	12	$69,460	$13,461
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 828	12	$99,091	$22,204
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 829	12	$124,255	$41,125
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 838	12	$60,949	$24,393
Viral Illness with Mcc 865	12	$93,943	$20,796
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	12	$115,613	$33,826
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	11	$99,256	$30,667
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	11	$455,448	$99,619
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 324	11	$146,852	$37,354
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 463	11	$248,090	$68,722
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Mcc or Disc Device or Neurostimulator 518	11	$224,896	$49,400
Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc 577	11	$87,344	$31,805
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Mcc 579	11	$108,507	$36,149
Major Bladder Procedures with Mcc 653	11	$288,896	$73,532
Urinary Stones Without Mcc 694	11	$43,748	$12,021
Major Male Pelvic Procedures with Cc/Mcc 707	11	$92,425	$22,812
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Cc 824	11	$112,719	$26,932
Psychoses 885	11	$155,814	$32,451
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 988	11	$92,016	$20,914

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