US Health Care Costs

Bronson Methodist Hospital

601 John Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · (269) 341-6000

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

The money

$31what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$101.6Mnet income, all sources
−3.9%margin on patient care alone
$7.5Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)
$28.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
415beds

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 871247$47,096$16,402
Heart failure, with major complications 291194$29,863$10,640
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274139$58,487$24,912
Pneumonia, with major complications 19385$37,211$11,283
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37881$24,525$8,779
Lung infection, with major complications 17774$44,694$14,116
Urinary tract infection 69062$22,443$7,226
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26761$124,775$39,034
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68961$25,558$9,907
Stomach and digestive disorders 39259$21,755$6,902
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60357$20,154$7,833
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69856$29,740$12,398
Pneumonia, with complications 19455$25,153$7,583
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30955$21,012$6,941
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48154$46,889$17,555
COPD, with major complications 19053$30,305$9,261
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37753$41,062$14,762
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46053$64,306$29,454
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30851$29,828$10,659
Stroke, with major complications 06450$47,406$17,791
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06550$29,503$8,910
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64048$34,194$10,536
Heart stent 32247$84,140$18,515
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64143$22,186$7,146
Kidney failure, with complications 68343$21,482$7,974
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85343$87,152$36,066
Heart attack, with major complications 28041$36,963$13,553
Fainting 31238$22,520$8,820
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69936$19,533$8,264
Respiratory failure 18933$35,695$10,855
Back problems (no surgery) 55233$25,029$8,328
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39131$31,665$11,802
Sepsis 87231$29,237$9,610
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38930$19,456$7,069
Kidney failure, with major complications 68230$32,281$12,247
Anemia and blood disorders 81229$32,704$8,886
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32128$116,961$26,442
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02527$73,846$39,030
Lung infection, with complications 17826$30,251$8,970
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52226$40,705$16,161
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19125$21,643$7,160
Bowel surgery, with complications 33025$58,992$22,117
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81123$30,577$12,039
Other digestive problems, with complications 39422$28,495$8,704
Irregular heartbeat 31021$20,971$5,516
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61721$38,008$15,276
Seizures with Mcc 10020$35,575$16,881
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66020$25,491$12,246
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17519$53,977$14,274
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20819$81,669$21,614
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53619$22,038$7,008
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$41,352$16,700
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44818$56,438$32,606
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45718$116,936$43,958
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94818$20,546$8,218
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16417$55,470$22,359
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33117$35,312$15,701
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45417$123,141$52,651
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48017$56,812$29,285
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49317$51,569$21,987
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51617$45,370$16,553
Cellulitis with Mcc 60217$43,621$12,505
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$24,259$12,418
Heart attack, with complications 28116$25,206$7,838
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28616$50,343$18,691
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31416$42,611$15,938
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32916$101,699$34,163
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44516$32,034$9,980
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47216$52,093$23,325
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85416$44,057$16,826
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$21,926$9,476
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$58,106$22,067
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46715$75,783$30,696
Diabetes, with complications 63815$16,391$7,173
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84715$40,666$9,991
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07014$39,885$14,040
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08614$30,593$10,878
Seizures 10114$25,974$8,185
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24314$51,937$17,983
Heart catheterization 28714$29,289$10,448
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39014$12,383$4,966
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39314$30,283$14,361
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41914$33,032$11,089
Vagina, Cervix and Vulva Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 74714$15,534$7,654
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98114$97,396$37,884
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06613$20,945$6,942
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$70,534$16,607
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16513$41,188$14,786
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47313$43,318$21,428
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$51,644$21,602
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85713$46,670$19,486
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02412$54,920$32,353
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03512$55,251$18,208
Dysequilibrium 14912$18,346$7,103
Chest pain 31312$18,217$6,179
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37112$39,547$16,094
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43912$22,432$8,099
Hip or knee replacement 47012$41,095$16,797
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48312$41,390$25,222
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66112$20,367$10,118
Coagulation Disorders 81312$48,372$13,008
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87012$170,831$53,448
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89712$21,514$7,997
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02311$66,960$38,818
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03611$49,048$14,489
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09211$35,197$9,470
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16311$93,187$37,554
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$40,359$13,153
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38811$39,044$12,597
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44111$28,394$14,367
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$31,665$9,449
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45511$86,355$38,560
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$36,089$11,763
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49411$38,325$19,616
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56311$20,278$7,404
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$30,350$9,984
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98811$42,591$13,017

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