US Health Care Costs

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 · (570) 826-7300

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

The money

$10what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$151.4Mnet income, all sources
10.9%margin on patient care alone
$19.2Mcost of charity care (2.4% of costs)
$37.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
349beds

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 871543$133,564$16,101
Heart failure, with major complications 291211$83,916$11,282
Respiratory failure 189128$101,285$11,097
Sepsis 872127$83,094$9,169
Lung infection, with major complications 177124$105,908$13,640
Kidney failure, with complications 68398$65,358$8,055
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85388$344,263$42,476
Pneumonia, with major complications 19378$80,632$11,525
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48172$192,645$17,613
Kidney failure, with major complications 68267$98,189$12,345
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69867$106,999$14,335
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68964$81,991$9,982
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06563$84,208$9,144
Urinary tract infection 69062$60,026$6,971
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37856$77,299$9,029
Stomach and digestive disorders 39256$61,424$7,276
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64156$60,419$6,949
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64051$83,735$11,250
Stroke, with major complications 06450$185,384$18,321
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26747$308,850$40,444
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30844$89,776$10,710
Fainting 31244$65,556$7,583
Back problems (no surgery) 55244$80,687$8,347
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$51,311$7,534
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30942$54,063$6,888
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02538$313,360$35,640
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37738$140,077$15,027
Anemia and blood disorders 81235$79,872$8,061
Heart stent 32233$151,825$18,613
COPD, with major complications 19032$83,294$10,094
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66032$108,361$11,922
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26631$355,803$52,828
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69931$65,065$9,005
Diabetes, with complications 63830$58,917$8,468
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85430$132,515$16,387
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28629$131,340$19,322
High blood pressure 30529$59,946$6,909
Lung infection, with complications 17827$77,005$8,657
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02326$363,435$49,090
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16326$247,338$35,299
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39126$89,272$11,587
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$170,718$17,416
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$128,852$14,611
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48023$298,110$24,725
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17622$69,405$7,812
Pneumonia, with complications 19422$71,043$7,394
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56322$94,662$8,327
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05721$104,081$15,710
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24221$173,615$26,562
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24321$114,599$19,025
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32921$355,523$44,676
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38921$62,487$7,381
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81121$132,164$12,001
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18420$83,242$9,744
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20220$64,642$8,201
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31420$118,204$17,636
Bowel surgery, with complications 33020$210,384$23,552
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$76,053$12,232
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06919$67,407$7,347
Heart attack, with major complications 28019$138,247$12,788
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29219$86,573$7,865
Other digestive problems, with complications 39419$77,548$8,685
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02718$239,432$21,036
Heart attack, with complications 28118$72,912$9,464
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61718$124,877$18,415
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$540,405$58,834
Seizures 10117$62,437$8,224
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$153,955$16,553
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18317$94,461$12,700
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21917$470,945$70,271
Heart catheterization 28717$83,960$10,053
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43217$127,030$16,431
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52117$224,617$21,646
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55117$99,172$13,601
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60517$70,585$7,987
Coagulation Disorders 81317$256,342$20,708
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25316$204,013$23,091
Hypertension with Mcc 30416$94,316$10,913
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39316$99,373$14,170
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53616$61,661$6,913
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84716$81,497$11,294
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05415$137,973$12,309
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05615$123,636$19,639
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06615$61,134$6,480
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$147,287$12,946
Seizures with Mcc 10015$142,971$18,198
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31515$82,642$9,427
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03614$127,405$15,735
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07114$81,629$8,958
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20814$167,883$22,021
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$56,369$9,298
Irregular heartbeat 31014$54,047$5,115
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43914$77,960$7,911
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$106,556$14,879
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02413$239,969$34,080
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03513$185,444$18,756
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$61,339$8,951
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19613$122,493$17,419
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32113$230,024$23,789
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37113$102,558$13,810
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37213$58,341$7,879
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45413$434,819$63,698
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80813$259,747$20,312
Delirium and other mental confusion 88413$62,953$13,230
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$167,344$17,325
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$120,442$15,099
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08512$157,606$18,329
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$310,957$36,057
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43512$112,795$14,882
Amputation for Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 47512$139,582$19,912
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54312$75,781$8,400
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$209,152$32,114
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$147,283$12,694
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03911$138,204$10,458
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 06811$66,765$7,561
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25211$251,046$29,713
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27411$191,557$26,656
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$119,283$13,899
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56411$81,114$13,156
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$137,623$13,905
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$72,588$7,620

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