US Health Care Costs

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 · (404) 686-2450

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$496.4Mnet income, all sources
−0.8%margin on patient care alone
$37.8Mcost of charity care (2.4% of costs)
$107.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
548beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending August 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
Heart failure, with major complications 291159$54,452$13,514
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266147$171,668$52,000
Sepsis, with major complications 871112$86,102$21,346
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64084$50,146$14,281
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26768$140,312$40,957
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27450$61,438$26,667
Anemia and blood disorders 81245$35,735$10,988
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46043$109,806$33,010
Lung infection, with major complications 17742$58,156$16,399
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85339$235,256$49,227
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28638$131,541$29,077
Pneumonia, with major complications 19336$49,407$13,840
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25236$87,953$28,984
Kidney failure, with major complications 68235$85,749$19,366
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64133$33,103$8,858
Kidney failure, with complications 68330$33,295$10,528
Stroke, with major complications 06427$88,497$18,616
Respiratory failure 18927$64,385$13,227
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68927$51,166$13,219
Heart attack, with major complications 28026$71,203$16,790
COPD, with major complications 19025$50,984$13,502
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31425$72,715$21,325
Stomach and digestive disorders 39225$31,172$9,680
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69825$75,296$16,720
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81125$54,232$15,813
Sepsis 87223$30,879$11,246
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14122$139,996$30,996
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$47,926$14,090
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23522$288,170$65,071
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37822$38,360$10,932
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45422$128,954$49,627
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06521$62,725$10,130
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30821$106,259$12,840
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47221$88,843$28,623
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05720$49,590$13,978
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09120$56,798$22,248
Seizures with Mcc 10020$105,021$28,694
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37720$98,131$21,483
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$84,088$20,282
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01219$215,811$51,417
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39119$61,151$14,176
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$31,792$12,398
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00418$549,428$112,427
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02518$250,132$65,885
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21918$335,740$98,773
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32118$148,117$25,900
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48118$89,938$19,161
Diabetes, with complications 63817$30,886$9,589
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91917$51,180$18,645
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00316$612,355$203,007
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38916$26,562$12,468
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54316$41,740$12,075
Urinary tract infection 69016$24,152$10,619
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98116$163,169$48,115
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20815$156,738$38,127
Bowel surgery, with complications 33015$120,916$23,418
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94815$31,976$9,874
Heart stent 32214$67,681$15,962
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32914$265,074$58,875
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51914$68,199$19,785
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$102,602$31,234
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01113$300,891$60,457
Fainting 31213$30,245$10,621
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45513$84,189$45,453
Hip or knee replacement 47013$66,520$20,307
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20512$73,286$18,221
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27312$107,876$33,511
Heart catheterization 28712$39,789$12,673
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32612$201,477$48,295
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$66,216$16,806
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46412$109,096$27,683
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$70,956$23,289
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16711$69,125$18,367
Pneumonia, with complications 19411$31,961$9,810
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22911$112,291$27,236
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23611$170,810$36,575
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30911$30,318$8,937
Other digestive problems, with complications 39411$24,171$10,610
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43511$84,187$19,954
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48011$107,695$31,354
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60311$23,189$9,995
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$122,056$29,200
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$71,855$17,820
Delirium and other mental confusion 88411$47,457$18,292
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$30,308$11,180

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