US Health Care Costs

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · (831) 462-7700

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

The money

$14what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$128.2Mnet income, all sources
3.8%margin on patient care alone
$5.7Mcost of charity care (1.4% of costs)
$17.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
193beds

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 871577$211,840$22,271
Heart failure, with major complications 291168$154,520$14,778
Sepsis 872132$120,542$11,209
Lung infection, with major complications 17794$155,738$16,832
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85381$475,742$60,973
Pneumonia, with major complications 19378$144,720$14,938
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69876$161,794$18,379
Urinary tract infection 69075$84,511$8,697
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37859$116,786$11,151
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60359$88,105$9,599
Kidney failure, with complications 68358$101,747$9,648
Stomach and digestive disorders 39253$103,296$8,522
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06551$118,026$11,369
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68951$109,094$12,435
COPD, with major complications 19047$134,170$12,206
Kidney failure, with major complications 68244$172,426$16,861
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64040$135,169$13,808
Respiratory failure 18939$150,686$14,915
Stroke, with major complications 06438$186,777$20,569
Back problems (no surgery) 55237$99,663$10,475
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89734$116,504$9,262
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26733$317,708$50,656
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30933$88,484$8,152
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32132$290,562$32,653
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37731$172,605$21,961
Heart catheterization 28730$128,798$12,081
Heart stent 32230$179,826$19,437
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48130$162,093$22,348
Heart attack, with major complications 28029$213,063$16,799
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64129$93,892$8,802
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28627$220,026$24,473
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48027$235,702$29,305
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85426$220,479$24,249
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32925$437,224$55,571
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38924$82,389$8,591
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26623$499,581$68,667
Other digestive problems, with complications 39423$123,561$10,167
Pneumonia, with complications 19422$116,013$10,898
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30822$114,513$12,970
Fainting 31222$91,917$9,413
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52222$179,045$22,287
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87022$681,460$81,221
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89621$116,705$18,327
Lung infection, with complications 17820$96,625$10,543
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31420$183,385$22,169
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54320$108,868$10,963
Diabetes, with complications 63820$106,103$9,822
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39119$127,708$13,760
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53619$74,034$8,643
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$107,901$10,832
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09218$94,785$10,744
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22018$532,220$60,615
Seizures 10117$107,551$9,906
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21917$644,686$83,013
Irregular heartbeat 31017$68,218$6,159
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48217$125,107$16,773
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61717$162,477$19,930
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91717$192,164$21,005
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08616$131,525$15,813
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$102,183$8,726
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$121,060$18,646
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25215$252,956$35,712
Bowel surgery, with complications 33015$227,917$25,293
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56315$99,826$9,532
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81115$144,106$15,054
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94815$74,509$8,736
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02514$300,388$37,915
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05714$126,110$13,992
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06614$111,379$7,541
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$97,344$10,420
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37114$175,579$17,342
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$239,116$26,513
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17613$101,453$8,900
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$120,714$9,096
Heart attack, with complications 28113$122,896$9,934
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30013$124,874$15,329
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$67,141$6,784
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55613$93,483$8,959
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$146,860$19,650
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20812$317,592$33,234
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24212$292,491$41,907
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$90,421$13,060
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$266,305$25,340
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16411$218,173$26,741
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17511$157,810$15,090
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33111$118,008$17,689
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41811$142,992$17,560
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$97,433$10,356
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$182,206$20,180
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91911$165,642$19,393

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