US Health Care Costs

Cox Medical Centers

3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807 · (417) 269-6000

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

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$166.8Mnet income, all sources
−4.7%margin on patient care alone
$29.1Mcost of charity care (2.7% of costs)
$80.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
794beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 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 871435$65,405$15,113
Psychoses 885190$22,296$10,971
Pneumonia, with major complications 193128$47,139$10,833
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065111$42,850$8,787
Heart failure, with major complications 291106$44,209$10,305
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30999$21,832$6,702
Kidney failure, with complications 68392$28,903$7,809
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64091$47,005$11,027
Sepsis 87290$34,834$8,874
Lung infection, with major complications 17784$50,814$12,775
Kidney failure, with major complications 68274$44,264$11,939
Pneumonia, with complications 19473$27,688$7,294
Urinary tract infection 69072$33,124$7,210
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64170$25,673$7,046
Stomach and digestive disorders 39267$29,072$7,601
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48162$93,296$17,246
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85361$149,364$34,272
COPD, with major complications 19059$41,491$9,252
Stroke, with major complications 06458$64,908$16,095
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37856$32,786$8,418
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30854$46,704$9,892
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26653$180,699$42,609
Bowel surgery, with complications 33052$77,899$18,280
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45552$116,434$35,704
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52252$77,821$17,315
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32950$156,427$34,249
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60350$28,774$7,871
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27449$112,504$24,485
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02543$136,508$30,293
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23642$138,876$29,730
Heart stent 32242$102,204$13,961
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68941$34,355$9,370
Respiratory failure 18940$57,018$10,961
Irregular heartbeat 31040$18,652$5,710
Lung infection, with complications 17837$31,620$8,361
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26736$168,785$33,518
Back problems (no surgery) 55236$37,039$8,237
Diabetes, with complications 63836$34,431$8,573
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06634$34,777$6,399
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19134$27,801$7,796
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66034$50,175$11,422
Heart attack, with major complications 28033$40,621$12,044
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37733$68,866$13,864
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20832$133,989$22,263
Heart attack, with complications 28131$37,072$7,953
High blood pressure 30531$32,563$6,814
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25330$85,174$19,234
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03628$64,752$13,686
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17528$46,026$10,806
Fainting 31228$34,575$7,838
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69828$49,369$12,423
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16327$151,804$34,214
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46027$117,327$24,304
Heart catheterization 28726$37,809$9,025
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$33,321$8,107
Diabetes, with major complications 63726$42,789$11,154
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16425$99,604$19,292
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45425$132,093$48,186
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49325$87,273$19,084
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38924$26,745$7,086
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46724$136,822$25,410
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23423$168,970$36,495
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29223$30,198$6,933
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$47,389$14,661
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48023$166,018$27,193
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81123$39,039$11,460
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85423$66,785$18,571
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87023$195,811$45,798
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$53,883$10,963
Seizures with Mcc 10022$58,771$15,347
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27022$182,553$39,531
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39122$44,912$10,367
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$82,638$13,139
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05721$49,921$10,044
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28621$71,002$16,811
Seizures 10120$31,167$7,711
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$35,110$7,271
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02319$196,411$52,014
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20219$38,468$8,279
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27119$113,499$24,637
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$37,028$8,739
Hip or knee replacement 47019$85,718$14,337
Anemia and blood disorders 81219$42,131$7,945
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89719$19,262$7,678
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26918$123,166$35,870
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 40218$113,700$29,186
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98118$187,775$45,772
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$44,599$12,626
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69917$31,614$8,546
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02716$88,873$19,581
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06916$34,593$7,090
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07116$36,961$9,040
Pneumothorax with Cc 20016$44,498$9,163
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22016$169,382$39,457
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$115,100$24,506
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32116$123,596$20,773
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44116$75,485$15,631
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48216$66,695$14,077
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56316$30,021$7,778
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$35,468$7,111
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02415$103,388$27,004
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08215$65,582$15,262
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23515$195,370$42,741
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24215$112,109$24,600
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$19,553$5,578
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64415$31,885$9,873
Coagulation Disorders 81315$44,249$12,076
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$44,053$12,325
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21914$238,850$69,717
Hypertension with Mcc 30414$40,978$10,247
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$44,495$9,053
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47314$61,049$21,455
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$56,535$14,828
Cellulitis with Mcc 60214$61,272$14,203
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67314$139,316$29,220
Delirium and other mental confusion 88414$28,531$12,770
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08613$52,716$10,363
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$33,367$8,468
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30013$28,234$8,675
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37113$37,517$13,118
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43213$55,858$14,739
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44213$45,713$8,102
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$109,516$21,341
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$74,766$14,056
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98713$111,904$26,786
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$72,479$14,053
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24312$93,647$17,025
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41712$83,528$16,009
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$62,364$12,793
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49212$101,640$24,139
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90712$172,751$28,609
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98212$89,404$18,034
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$44,998$11,669
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05611$72,522$19,056
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$63,590$13,360
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18411$44,565$9,125
Pleural Effusion with Cc 18711$32,072$7,120
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19511$19,694$5,972
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$39,945$6,801
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$48,068$15,960
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$85,123$21,777
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$47,309$15,713
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$80,191$13,012
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85611$169,680$40,814
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91811$43,240$8,690
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$42,125$8,704

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