Chester County Hospital

701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380 · (610) 431-5000

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

−$29.8Mnet income, all sources

−11.2%margin on patient care alone

$11.7Mcost of charity care (2.9% of costs)

$7.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

309beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	349	$69,570	$14,204
Heart failure, with major complications 291	304	$44,193	$9,178
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	142	$33,655	$6,011
Lung infection, with major complications 177	124	$57,751	$11,599
COPD, with major complications 190	108	$50,576	$8,217
Urinary tract infection 690	107	$32,289	$6,013
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	100	$46,438	$9,698
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	93	$48,775	$7,359
Kidney failure, with complications 683	89	$34,724	$6,608
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	86	$37,407	$5,782
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	80	$42,943	$8,567
Hip or knee replacement 470	79	$60,320	$13,859
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	77	$50,454	$7,521
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	77	$53,058	$9,748
Pneumonia, with complications 194	76	$36,283	$6,072
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	76	$33,635	$6,646
Sepsis 872	74	$44,678	$7,577
Fainting 312	63	$34,594	$6,490
Respiratory failure 189	62	$50,873	$9,145
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	59	$30,825	$5,631
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	56	$53,870	$11,928
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	55	$38,703	$9,148
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	53	$35,406	$5,945
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	52	$35,207	$7,420
Lung infection, with complications 178	50	$49,849	$7,711
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	49	$34,326	$6,175
Back problems (no surgery) 552	47	$43,146	$7,262
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	45	$38,900	$7,274
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	45	$72,935	$12,627
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	45	$70,103	$15,413
Heart stent 322	44	$64,928	$14,227
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	44	$118,721	$27,102
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	43	$57,354	$10,806
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	42	$43,096	$7,284
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	42	$74,635	$15,079
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	39	$43,528	$6,002
Anemia and blood disorders 812	38	$43,172	$6,785
Dysequilibrium 149	36	$36,588	$5,619
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	36	$39,514	$5,853
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	35	$81,386	$15,480
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	35	$138,941	$33,385
Heart attack, with major complications 280	32	$64,561	$11,335
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	32	$29,696	$6,526
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	31	$43,325	$9,641
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	31	$48,469	$9,501
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	30	$38,564	$7,856
Diabetes, with complications 638	30	$35,605	$6,765
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	30	$65,857	$12,965
Heart catheterization 287	29	$46,249	$8,265
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	29	$53,093	$12,051
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	28	$40,742	$6,327
Irregular heartbeat 310	28	$22,693	$4,371
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	28	$45,528	$9,631
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	27	$80,051	$16,493
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	27	$49,438	$10,438
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	26	$176,568	$35,128
Heart attack, with complications 281	26	$39,662	$6,807
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	25	$143,094	$33,821
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	25	$23,783	$4,242
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	24	$72,415	$15,016
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	24	$75,426	$21,832
Stroke, with major complications 064	23	$67,810	$13,463
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	23	$41,437	$5,457
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	23	$26,025	$5,677
High blood pressure 305	22	$31,449	$5,674
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	22	$60,951	$8,087
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	21	$36,461	$6,099
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	21	$106,440	$23,954
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	21	$100,157	$17,373
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	21	$39,612	$7,567
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	20	$163,877	$46,443
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	20	$33,922	$8,102
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	20	$27,123	$6,180
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 556	20	$33,461	$6,166
Seizures 101	18	$32,965	$6,753
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	18	$45,268	$6,904
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 446	18	$40,242	$6,334
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	17	$142,419	$27,225
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	16	$56,138	$9,611
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	15	$111,843	$23,670
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	15	$34,750	$7,730
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	15	$70,190	$15,441
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 379	15	$30,522	$4,809
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	15	$42,122	$7,848
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	15	$69,612	$12,106
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	15	$74,818	$17,163
Diabetes, with major complications 637	15	$50,077	$10,503
Coagulation Disorders 813	15	$78,729	$11,496
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	15	$83,231	$14,211
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	15	$57,809	$8,964
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	14	$38,998	$7,442
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	14	$93,496	$30,373
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	14	$156,547	$35,620
Chest pain 313	14	$31,904	$5,426
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	14	$54,276	$10,776
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	14	$86,330	$20,644
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	14	$59,973	$10,872
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 661	14	$37,017	$7,762
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	14	$36,425	$10,396
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	13	$66,004	$14,592
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	13	$55,928	$12,826
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	13	$197,500	$38,912
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	13	$64,243	$15,554
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	13	$105,892	$22,869
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	13	$42,514	$6,505
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	13	$126,849	$36,971
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	12	$38,983	$6,431
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	12	$32,194	$6,841
Urinary Stones Without Mcc 694	12	$26,049	$6,123
Viral Illness Without Mcc 866	12	$31,673	$6,777
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	11	$48,313	$11,544
Headaches Without Mcc 103	11	$41,089	$6,332
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	11	$58,827	$13,223
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	11	$208,133	$53,034
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	11	$42,391	$11,710
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	11	$83,380	$18,404
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 684	11	$24,318	$4,623
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	11	$50,469	$9,033
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	11	$66,653	$13,344

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