US Health Care Costs

Fairview Hospital

18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111 · (216) 476-7000

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$365.8Mnet income, all sources
20.2%margin on patient care alone
$15.2Mcost of charity care (2.9% of costs)
$15.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
475beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 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 871295$64,911$14,642
Heart failure, with major complications 291286$43,539$9,834
Pneumonia, with major complications 193112$43,966$10,034
Lung infection, with major complications 177101$55,380$12,546
Bowel surgery, with complications 33075$75,452$18,238
Respiratory failure 18972$55,564$9,790
Stomach and digestive disorders 39263$23,951$6,441
COPD, with major complications 19061$49,053$10,832
Back problems (no surgery) 55256$25,230$7,067
Urinary tract infection 69053$25,028$6,413
Heart attack, with major complications 28052$55,579$11,459
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32952$109,414$30,605
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30948$22,684$5,711
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37748$63,723$13,543
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68948$41,280$8,846
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60346$24,293$7,081
Irregular heartbeat 31042$18,968$5,005
Sepsis 87242$31,355$7,719
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30841$36,695$9,428
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37841$35,573$7,502
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48139$73,139$15,179
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69839$50,362$11,510
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85339$119,302$37,659
Heart stent 32238$88,575$14,832
Kidney failure, with complications 68338$29,664$7,115
Pneumonia, with complications 19436$26,580$6,380
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33136$57,428$13,427
Stroke, with major complications 06435$60,680$14,120
Fainting 31234$31,455$6,875
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31434$107,106$16,052
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32134$117,840$23,743
Kidney failure, with major complications 68232$35,448$10,632
Heart attack, with complications 28131$36,567$7,590
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28631$71,930$16,235
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64131$24,193$6,086
Heart catheterization 28730$37,337$8,808
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64030$32,950$9,708
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$46,546$10,138
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06528$29,934$7,542
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27426$97,610$24,068
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05725$33,376$9,482
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24325$66,527$17,452
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18423$39,834$8,787
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20823$88,744$19,810
Lung infection, with complications 17821$30,421$7,267
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18321$49,409$11,911
Diabetes, with complications 63821$26,268$8,596
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27020$161,839$34,433
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27120$156,283$22,499
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39320$59,273$12,547
Other digestive problems, with complications 39420$37,642$8,139
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$108,579$20,628
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39119$41,243$9,662
Cellulitis with Mcc 60219$43,187$10,568
Anemia and blood disorders 81219$30,786$7,410
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08318$36,252$10,694
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56318$28,281$6,973
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$31,865$10,008
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69918$33,566$7,832
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$216,564$44,572
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07017$47,219$12,615
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16417$94,074$19,130
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$34,046$6,998
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23417$172,691$45,747
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23617$142,699$37,242
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$96,379$24,398
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38917$22,079$6,241
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43817$51,787$12,005
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$136,591$34,213
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$83,858$25,843
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30016$29,783$8,443
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37416$80,107$15,270
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41816$54,178$12,694
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52216$64,421$15,215
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60515$33,827$7,014
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06614$33,629$5,927
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06914$25,367$6,208
Seizures 10114$27,120$7,036
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18014$61,189$12,975
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43514$54,741$12,976
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$43,530$11,989
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20713$241,203$39,733
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25313$95,247$22,621
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49313$79,500$16,975
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$43,250$9,558
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16512$75,436$20,674
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16612$117,352$29,927
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22012$166,413$43,096
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$122,338$32,974
High blood pressure 30512$32,250$7,258
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$23,165$7,026
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54312$38,743$8,000
Coagulation Disorders 81312$83,306$12,667
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86212$46,790$14,057
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08211$77,464$16,866
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09111$57,769$13,361
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16311$152,248$37,994
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$28,977$5,805
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$59,876$12,150
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$71,864$16,120
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$115,605$29,598
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81111$53,570$10,652

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