US Health Care Costs

Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 · (434) 200-4789

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

The money

$20what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$94.3Mnet income, all sources
6.8%margin on patient care alone
$21.6Mcost of charity care (3.1% of costs)
$10.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
452beds

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 871755$62,194$15,545
Heart failure, with major complications 291374$40,755$10,531
Sepsis 872172$31,324$8,175
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853136$142,025$41,024
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378132$38,279$7,589
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065121$44,578$8,025
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274115$100,294$24,011
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481113$73,475$15,745
Kidney failure, with complications 683101$32,558$7,125
Lung infection, with major complications 17791$38,282$12,571
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68990$39,834$9,218
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64085$47,704$10,797
Stroke, with major complications 06484$68,793$15,688
Heart stent 32280$95,942$15,735
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30876$47,126$9,728
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52276$74,841$16,258
COPD, with major complications 19075$35,278$8,279
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37772$62,245$14,533
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30971$22,270$5,820
Kidney failure, with major complications 68270$52,262$11,580
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69870$47,526$12,736
Heart attack, with major complications 28068$52,089$12,618
Stomach and digestive disorders 39262$27,364$6,440
Hip or knee replacement 47059$83,842$14,924
Heart attack, with complications 28157$41,379$7,463
Pneumonia, with major complications 19356$37,812$9,597
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85456$68,311$16,995
Respiratory failure 18953$40,752$9,655
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48052$116,642$24,702
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64152$34,064$6,213
Fainting 31251$32,779$6,649
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32147$125,500$22,692
Urinary tract infection 69047$28,099$6,170
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24345$100,673$17,178
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28645$88,335$15,728
Bowel surgery, with complications 33045$104,270$18,840
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06944$34,654$6,420
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60342$25,849$7,676
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54340$31,878$8,095
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24239$171,529$31,652
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31439$64,254$16,046
Back problems (no surgery) 55238$34,491$7,471
Heart catheterization 28737$49,079$8,879
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25335$95,457$20,641
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09234$36,929$7,975
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25232$134,682$32,523
Anemia and blood disorders 81232$38,863$7,464
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20830$118,326$25,805
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32930$137,220$34,313
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$39,119$9,989
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81130$52,792$13,085
Seizures 10129$36,198$7,393
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$56,656$13,052
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26729$126,139$35,300
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08328$61,006$12,393
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20228$40,980$8,061
Seizures with Mcc 10027$64,804$15,357
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94827$36,525$6,336
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02326$177,120$40,732
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49326$86,455$19,681
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07125$36,032$8,137
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23625$207,331$32,420
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91725$49,600$12,174
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22024$251,868$43,483
Irregular heartbeat 31024$18,700$4,284
Other digestive problems, with complications 39424$37,916$7,750
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06623$34,336$6,942
Pneumonia, with complications 19423$25,670$6,353
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20523$50,881$13,553
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66023$35,839$10,062
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02522$212,802$42,936
Lung infection, with complications 17822$30,763$8,803
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52122$85,594$22,189
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54222$51,600$15,181
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87022$322,210$69,591
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39321$55,999$12,896
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45521$162,714$34,114
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46721$138,320$26,173
Dysequilibrium 14920$27,063$5,658
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26920$181,385$31,903
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29220$30,814$6,678
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60520$37,096$7,040
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67320$129,113$32,305
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98120$175,974$34,743
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08619$53,903$10,010
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09119$62,557$16,240
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16419$128,206$18,668
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19119$29,191$6,596
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43219$65,155$15,880
Diabetes, with complications 63819$24,218$6,892
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$30,185$8,497
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05718$42,988$10,719
High blood pressure 30518$27,342$6,294
Coagulation Disorders 81318$62,967$12,309
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05617$99,687$24,142
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38917$31,541$5,875
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53617$26,858$6,256
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61717$60,924$14,038
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64317$57,536$12,824
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17616$35,111$6,274
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23416$243,098$45,980
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45416$178,976$45,670
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56316$27,282$6,936
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$40,683$11,094
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03615$94,419$15,964
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$59,994$15,539
Ultrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis with Principal Diagnosis Pulmonary Embolis 17314$135,135$26,782
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$104,726$25,465
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$28,469$8,095
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48314$105,795$21,099
Cellulitis with Mcc 60214$63,603$15,808
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$66,290$14,844
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07413$26,621$7,828
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$27,001$7,521
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$72,146$13,996
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02412$155,504$25,749
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02612$211,918$29,975
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03512$118,177$20,182
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04112$94,154$16,652
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05412$49,055$11,213
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23312$426,973$85,415
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$29,305$5,508
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$65,686$14,943
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44212$32,573$6,757
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46812$151,387$23,171
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47212$152,682$22,200
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48212$58,522$11,963
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$61,229$13,452
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58012$56,931$13,245
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$23,674$8,058
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98212$88,671$18,587
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08511$91,867$22,250
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16611$72,952$29,602
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18011$65,829$12,189
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18411$31,850$8,172
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19611$46,443$14,511
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$32,795$9,749
Hypertension with Mcc 30411$48,464$9,009
Chest pain 31311$26,633$5,526
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31511$35,414$8,794
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$65,128$16,146
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43511$53,956$15,877
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49211$121,086$26,794
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51911$86,362$14,960
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55811$30,363$6,791

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