US Health Care Costs

Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services

2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 · (719) 776-5000

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

The money

$15what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$48.3Mnet income, all sources
−7.7%margin on patient care alone
$25.4Mcost of charity care (3.7% of costs)
$20.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
484beds

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 871568$96,970$15,490
Heart failure, with major complications 291229$72,839$10,311
Lung infection, with major complications 17795$75,237$12,657
Sepsis 87292$60,476$8,444
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27485$211,586$24,523
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85381$210,836$37,234
Respiratory failure 18980$67,435$9,840
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45580$214,894$36,616
Stroke, with major complications 06479$111,112$17,514
Hip or knee replacement 47078$87,967$14,892
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69861$86,466$12,540
Pneumonia, with major complications 19359$58,557$10,218
Kidney failure, with major complications 68258$77,733$11,677
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17555$65,077$10,683
Kidney failure, with complications 68355$50,041$7,840
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06550$68,340$8,131
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48150$118,952$16,329
Heart attack, with major complications 28049$81,986$12,169
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26647$305,717$46,456
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64046$77,457$10,963
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37843$52,794$7,769
Bowel surgery, with complications 33042$124,658$18,585
Stomach and digestive disorders 39242$52,401$6,470
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30841$64,041$9,554
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45441$260,774$49,920
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32938$179,961$34,351
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37738$96,840$14,006
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46838$132,237$22,776
Back problems (no surgery) 55238$72,349$7,997
Heart stent 32236$115,548$13,888
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$73,785$9,927
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52232$115,512$15,597
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64131$49,380$6,249
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68931$67,068$9,242
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31430$90,601$16,652
Heart attack, with complications 28129$68,220$8,720
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39329$124,964$16,295
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48329$112,928$20,466
Urinary tract infection 69029$58,500$7,200
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02527$193,819$31,668
Diabetes, with major complications 63727$77,501$11,201
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32125$143,641$24,729
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38925$63,753$6,423
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33124$93,653$17,206
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38824$57,801$11,831
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48024$143,638$20,793
Coagulation Disorders 81324$91,796$13,223
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52123$157,747$21,608
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30922$34,176$5,940
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44422$83,543$11,796
Seizures with Mcc 10021$105,381$15,480
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20821$177,254$24,848
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55121$96,356$12,344
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85421$86,511$15,660
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86221$75,663$14,033
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06920$60,242$6,404
Fainting 31220$65,249$6,912
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43220$97,259$14,976
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46020$127,763$27,297
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91720$92,886$12,111
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16319$130,021$38,648
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46719$143,382$24,613
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$49,026$9,920
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05418$76,299$10,508
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54318$60,635$7,790
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60318$51,492$7,395
Diabetes, with complications 63818$54,473$7,172
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$65,893$14,980
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$76,337$12,014
High blood pressure 30517$62,185$6,469
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45317$295,578$65,293
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05616$94,627$16,127
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21916$346,964$57,785
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$112,863$25,420
Other digestive problems, with complications 39416$61,517$7,439
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44516$68,530$9,747
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$69,119$10,648
COPD, with major complications 19015$75,060$9,465
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23315$357,558$61,105
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$48,853$8,187
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41815$94,763$12,596
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Cc/ 42815$242,253$58,321
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56315$60,259$7,144
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87015$391,065$59,562
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05714$73,154$10,534
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06614$65,065$5,937
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09214$73,624$8,195
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16414$101,031$27,663
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18414$73,912$8,484
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53614$58,433$5,721
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54214$113,699$13,225
Delirium and other mental confusion 88414$74,495$12,768
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$108,766$13,496
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08313$83,914$12,968
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08513$112,958$15,762
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16513$62,056$15,694
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44113$90,006$15,461
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49313$116,296$25,032
Cellulitis with Mcc 60213$55,788$10,762
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85613$119,027$33,105
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08212$119,152$17,384
Seizures 10112$65,978$7,214
Dysequilibrium 14912$62,209$6,070
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28612$87,976$16,562
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32612$303,789$74,281
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35612$236,737$33,869
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43812$80,525$16,538
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94812$53,550$6,321
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98112$210,674$28,286
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03511$100,476$17,348
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18311$69,252$12,114
Irregular heartbeat 31011$28,632$4,624
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41711$115,280$16,810
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46911$113,610$23,870
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$65,902$13,285
Anemia and blood disorders 81211$56,164$7,239
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$60,683$14,916

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