US Health Care Costs

Caromont Regional Medical Center

2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052 · (704) 834-4891

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$69.0Mnet income, all sources
8.9%margin on patient care alone
$14.4Mcost of charity care (2.1% of costs)
$49.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
468beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 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 871350$81,545$15,571
Heart failure, with major complications 291297$46,756$10,608
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309111$26,038$6,570
Urinary tract infection 69097$29,114$7,164
Lung infection, with major complications 17785$68,272$12,967
Psychoses 88568$36,154$11,444
Stomach and digestive disorders 39265$30,746$6,925
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64065$50,915$10,247
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37863$42,934$8,293
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68962$42,837$9,104
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64161$38,710$6,917
COPD, with major complications 19059$52,236$9,103
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30858$53,292$10,227
Kidney failure, with major complications 68252$50,574$11,825
Stroke, with major complications 06451$71,950$15,629
Kidney failure, with complications 68351$36,137$7,473
Sepsis 87251$41,817$8,558
Hip or knee replacement 47050$81,108$14,038
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06547$53,635$7,910
Pneumonia, with complications 19447$32,393$6,862
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48147$75,938$15,894
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69847$47,831$12,614
Fainting 31245$33,685$7,357
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85344$161,236$34,927
Lung infection, with complications 17841$41,390$8,330
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19141$43,799$7,434
Pneumonia, with major complications 19341$50,885$10,103
Heart stent 32241$112,555$16,266
Anemia and blood disorders 81241$44,255$7,734
High blood pressure 30536$30,579$6,896
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81136$64,802$12,223
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27434$177,155$24,342
Diabetes, with complications 63834$35,181$7,698
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28633$92,381$19,543
Heart catheterization 28733$55,602$8,643
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60333$34,395$8,496
Diabetes, with major complications 63732$47,831$11,938
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20231$33,355$7,865
Back problems (no surgery) 55231$43,975$8,067
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69931$31,148$8,717
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26729$183,209$38,263
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37229$47,357$9,021
Respiratory failure 18926$67,168$9,789
Bowel surgery, with complications 33026$75,238$18,638
Chest pain 31325$27,676$6,480
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$97,065$18,071
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66025$44,850$12,911
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32124$168,606$24,934
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$47,323$10,305
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37723$81,653$13,632
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38923$31,190$7,154
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45522$134,504$35,108
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32921$136,827$31,984
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38820$49,769$10,964
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54320$51,921$9,268
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33119$58,454$13,476
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06618$34,342$6,319
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17518$83,771$11,073
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17618$43,178$7,416
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25318$63,887$19,363
Hypertension with Mcc 30418$39,527$9,245
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$67,908$12,508
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85418$72,862$16,443
Delirium and other mental confusion 88418$46,752$12,674
Heart attack, with complications 28117$47,740$9,006
Irregular heartbeat 31017$21,104$5,990
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39117$48,949$10,007
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06916$48,963$6,765
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20816$112,189$21,783
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91716$45,922$12,098
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02515$154,607$42,040
Heart attack, with major complications 28015$70,340$18,560
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$31,714$10,655
Other digestive problems, with complications 39415$34,344$7,726
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95115$20,080$5,294
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03914$42,120$10,257
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09214$27,827$7,634
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37114$59,470$14,021
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51614$111,436$15,187
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61714$79,706$19,925
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87014$236,006$51,213
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94814$29,724$6,577
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98114$203,661$48,694
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$113,469$18,109
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$56,910$14,808
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31413$81,577$16,808
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$84,740$17,047
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53613$32,297$6,339
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19512$29,533$5,749
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19612$78,403$14,046
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23412$162,267$45,230
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24312$122,255$16,705
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39012$23,778$7,138
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$76,816$12,448
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$51,986$16,464
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48012$102,578$20,029
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$36,307$8,471
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$69,909$16,561
Coagulation Disorders 81312$172,634$23,120
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05611$80,687$18,142
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45411$167,911$55,852
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46011$128,144$25,285
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46811$91,909$19,292
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55111$65,234$11,825
Cellulitis with Mcc 60211$62,797$11,528
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66111$41,066$9,382

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