US Health Care Costs

Geisinger Medical Center

100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822 · (570) 271-6211

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

The money

$10what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$394.8Mnet income, all sources
12.9%margin on patient care alone
$29.6Mcost of charity care (2.2% of costs)
$35.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
562beds

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 871522$143,518$20,353
Heart failure, with major complications 291195$95,248$14,194
Respiratory failure 189130$104,717$13,665
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853111$412,204$63,280
Sepsis 87299$82,243$11,580
Lung infection, with major complications 17793$99,691$17,616
Kidney failure, with complications 68387$65,034$10,300
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69878$121,108$17,941
Bowel surgery, with complications 33077$169,370$24,359
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37872$71,012$10,988
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48169$222,157$22,256
Pneumonia, with major complications 19365$93,855$14,259
Heart stent 32265$166,035$19,549
Kidney failure, with major complications 68261$90,481$15,333
Urinary tract infection 69058$60,045$9,010
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37752$144,780$19,299
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06550$84,638$11,488
Stomach and digestive disorders 39250$53,937$9,212
Back problems (no surgery) 55248$72,944$11,177
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26746$309,176$45,086
Stroke, with major complications 06445$143,738$21,592
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28644$155,436$22,462
Heart attack, with major complications 28043$91,363$16,323
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69941$68,730$11,904
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02540$339,997$43,149
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30940$57,399$8,491
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32940$310,556$42,610
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31439$142,099$23,033
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64039$99,100$14,103
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64139$60,061$9,308
Heart catheterization 28737$89,982$13,607
Fainting 31236$72,827$10,274
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32136$241,835$29,459
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68936$81,266$13,090
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48034$281,229$31,009
Other digestive problems, with complications 39433$74,323$10,778
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43233$140,776$22,678
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39332$101,040$17,156
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22031$409,500$60,240
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84731$80,186$15,718
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02330$403,893$70,032
Heart attack, with complications 28130$74,169$10,247
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33130$140,714$17,216
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60330$61,638$9,591
Seizures 10129$79,076$10,085
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18429$84,327$11,407
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39128$95,498$14,634
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85428$171,688$32,858
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05727$102,590$13,968
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08227$209,930$24,341
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26627$380,224$57,450
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17526$95,886$14,532
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27426$181,191$30,718
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30826$73,013$12,704
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87026$516,824$66,399
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98126$297,845$51,595
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08625$114,441$14,217
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27025$367,807$52,477
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46025$292,368$36,054
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54325$96,218$13,144
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23624$313,798$42,820
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44524$94,677$11,198
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08323$105,861$14,010
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52223$226,457$21,558
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66023$147,048$13,110
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08522$180,669$22,928
Seizures with Mcc 10022$206,381$25,443
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38922$54,351$8,933
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43522$161,505$19,019
Diabetes, with complications 63822$68,963$10,793
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02621$295,532$27,437
COPD, with major complications 19021$80,690$11,861
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24321$92,280$23,932
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32721$171,679$25,680
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41821$173,967$17,310
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44121$149,602$22,066
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60521$96,550$10,389
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61721$150,343$20,348
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25320$181,302$29,340
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56320$69,651$10,555
Coagulation Disorders 81320$584,607$52,276
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20819$218,666$27,027
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$169,115$35,342
Irregular heartbeat 31019$33,703$6,500
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09118$264,251$37,160
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$54,568$9,608
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65918$259,299$31,592
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81118$114,108$15,798
Pneumonia, with complications 19417$54,228$9,003
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28217$77,309$8,894
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39017$45,532$6,682
Kidney Transplant 65217$583,482$40,952
Anemia and blood disorders 81217$83,655$10,122
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90717$413,893$51,273
Lung infection, with complications 17816$106,048$10,815
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23416$437,322$49,749
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$214,909$32,889
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26916$323,430$38,525
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29216$86,716$11,264
High blood pressure 30516$55,977$8,428
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$71,691$10,204
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32616$412,970$58,570
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47216$227,651$30,184
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$164,669$21,691
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92016$126,854$14,474
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18015$123,265$19,447
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$76,319$13,270
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64415$50,474$10,939
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91915$283,304$30,216
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00314$1,297,500$219,720
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00414$840,509$135,703
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$231,803$31,308
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37414$147,452$23,017
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46414$325,204$30,201
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49314$214,462$23,891
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85614$419,128$55,092
Delirium and other mental confusion 88414$87,389$19,220
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01113$429,986$50,612
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$161,155$11,342
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16413$228,224$25,459
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17613$71,512$8,886
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24413$131,477$17,792
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32813$129,743$17,763
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38813$94,620$15,697
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45413$437,324$62,216
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56513$122,500$12,058
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$223,574$24,008
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$109,667$12,273
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09212$66,130$10,983
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21912$470,238$109,773
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$69,166$11,439
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35612$348,006$41,956
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43312$79,834$13,151
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$162,219$18,948
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51912$190,928$19,733
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52112$382,587$32,660
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53612$77,754$9,316
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54212$179,147$20,125
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80812$140,372$21,236
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$194,635$20,042
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$158,983$26,460
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16311$303,678$45,204
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$111,934$18,523
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$112,673$15,376
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35411$155,245$17,250
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39511$50,381$8,111
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$104,275$12,494
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46711$335,352$45,016
Hip or knee replacement 47011$204,904$20,080
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55411$62,937$9,371
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58011$149,287$17,854
Diabetes, with major complications 63711$104,977$16,625
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$136,312$35,164
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$59,666$9,589
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$113,072$16,025

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