US Health Care Costs

Forrest General Hospital

6051 US Highway 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · (601) 288-7000

General hospitalGovernment - LocalEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$27what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$90.3Mnet income, all sources
7.4%margin on patient care alone
$27.8Mcost of charity care (5.5% of costs)
$49.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
457beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024.

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 871650$46,067$12,974
Heart failure, with major complications 291302$28,386$8,892
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274243$64,677$21,060
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266142$151,152$39,708
Lung infection, with major complications 177134$38,100$11,279
Hip or knee replacement 470117$46,886$13,071
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309114$13,987$5,765
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689113$28,659$8,127
Sepsis 872102$24,796$7,377
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065100$26,713$7,244
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37899$23,738$6,988
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85399$93,521$29,649
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48196$52,342$13,996
Kidney failure, with complications 68393$18,500$6,626
Irregular heartbeat 31092$11,530$4,562
Stomach and digestive disorders 39290$19,941$6,002
Stroke, with major complications 06489$54,431$13,389
Pneumonia, with major complications 19389$30,278$8,769
Respiratory failure 18977$32,484$8,770
Kidney failure, with major complications 68276$27,354$9,644
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69873$31,599$10,671
COPD, with major complications 19070$28,313$7,588
Psychoses 88569$19,827$9,512
Coagulation Disorders 81362$33,436$10,552
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30860$25,395$8,620
Heart stent 32260$46,376$12,384
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64058$32,942$8,947
Heart attack, with major complications 28057$32,808$10,197
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37756$38,048$11,703
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32151$57,067$19,555
Fainting 31249$22,163$6,471
Heart catheterization 28748$28,441$8,044
Urinary tract infection 69048$19,389$5,888
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28643$48,207$15,261
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20841$60,464$18,440
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31441$43,421$13,474
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32941$95,104$30,184
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48041$78,299$21,175
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64141$19,581$5,844
Anemia and blood disorders 81241$18,163$6,653
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23639$101,490$26,605
Seizures with Mcc 10038$43,789$12,420
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52238$48,275$14,047
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87033$181,765$44,629
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26732$132,827$31,117
Bowel surgery, with complications 33032$41,937$15,022
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98131$82,682$26,406
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07027$38,125$17,116
Back problems (no surgery) 55227$24,430$6,992
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23526$123,434$36,331
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39126$26,259$8,976
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03625$41,066$12,272
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23425$133,271$34,698
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31525$21,358$7,378
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03924$23,994$8,354
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09124$37,952$11,810
Seizures 10124$27,017$6,551
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38924$18,202$5,993
Diabetes, with major complications 63724$34,088$9,632
Diabetes, with complications 63824$18,704$6,491
Heart attack, with complications 28123$26,050$6,866
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05422$37,674$9,187
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$28,422$9,848
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18021$41,936$10,808
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19621$46,134$11,675
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27321$91,469$25,512
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33121$37,597$11,780
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37121$48,881$9,636
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$58,607$15,571
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67321$62,624$24,424
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69921$19,953$6,998
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00420$272,977$82,269
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02520$101,735$26,828
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$33,450$9,783
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89720$15,586$6,384
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24319$51,540$15,159
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$22,220$7,433
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$13,619$4,832
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91718$31,980$11,137
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06617$20,028$5,304
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$100,665$25,780
Lung infection, with complications 17817$20,340$7,414
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20717$138,902$39,781
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25317$41,708$16,889
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$31,781$9,818
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60317$18,450$6,713
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80917$25,591$8,678
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$41,283$13,274
Pneumonia, with complications 19416$20,102$6,051
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22816$111,822$32,346
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27116$84,701$22,699
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$54,693$15,150
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43316$21,634$7,527
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46016$63,031$23,966
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66016$33,311$10,025
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98216$62,402$16,094
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$31,683$6,024
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08215$42,505$15,269
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09215$24,357$7,146
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21915$232,726$57,513
Chest pain 31315$17,925$6,088
Other digestive problems, with complications 39415$21,162$6,863
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52115$56,322$17,703
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61715$34,804$12,703
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$19,391$7,690
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46714$73,123$19,655
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46814$85,329$17,472
Cellulitis with Mcc 60214$29,251$10,308
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$39,011$11,254
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$58,507$19,374
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65913$58,667$16,744
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85713$39,698$12,396
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$21,386$5,763
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$25,472$6,849
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$24,859$8,414
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22012$144,262$33,583
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23312$160,286$47,068
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$115,809$26,866
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$28,422$8,228
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53612$20,667$6,009
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$29,622$11,136
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$25,606$7,636
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$50,057$13,128
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$26,517$7,459
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$43,201$13,844
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$45,412$11,174
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22911$74,460$20,798
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23911$81,864$23,234
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24211$76,074$22,042
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25211$73,024$22,052
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$41,406$10,843
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68411$19,449$4,424
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$30,261$9,813
Delirium and other mental confusion 88411$22,295$9,965
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90711$81,419$22,688
Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses with Mcc 92211$37,089$11,853

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