US Health Care Costs

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 · (631) 376-3000

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$9.4Mnet income, all sources
−8.2%margin on patient care alone
$16.2Mcost of charity care (2.2% of costs)
$19.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
426beds

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 871556$105,793$18,963
Heart failure, with major complications 291234$70,154$12,457
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274164$186,489$30,215
Lung infection, with major complications 177146$92,448$16,069
Respiratory failure 189127$75,687$12,206
Stomach and digestive disorders 392124$44,807$8,637
Urinary tract infection 690116$43,149$7,894
Pneumonia, with major complications 193115$73,598$12,699
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377106$112,072$16,893
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68996$54,812$11,505
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37892$61,873$9,536
Sepsis 87292$63,625$10,154
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81190$72,817$13,780
Kidney failure, with complications 68388$55,080$8,578
Stroke, with major complications 06486$130,523$19,366
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60386$44,956$9,420
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85382$281,612$49,565
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69878$88,604$14,953
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64173$41,112$7,840
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06570$81,095$10,150
Back problems (no surgery) 55269$48,998$10,291
Kidney failure, with major complications 68268$87,285$14,374
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48167$125,811$19,561
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26763$295,608$43,479
Heart attack, with major complications 28062$93,152$15,330
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06957$61,546$8,507
Pneumonia, with complications 19456$47,101$8,592
Heart stent 32256$136,940$20,302
COPD, with major complications 19050$68,213$10,942
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30949$47,253$8,312
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87049$298,557$69,517
Seizures 10148$51,299$9,595
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64047$75,720$13,288
Anemia and blood disorders 81245$53,820$9,081
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28642$116,964$21,517
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69942$42,950$9,601
Other digestive problems, with complications 39441$53,491$9,024
Heart catheterization 28740$72,925$11,010
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32137$204,519$32,526
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39137$86,088$12,602
Fainting 31236$56,916$8,737
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52235$129,742$19,311
Lung infection, with complications 17834$80,065$9,789
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20834$144,439$26,515
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38934$48,526$7,957
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30833$71,072$11,276
Diabetes, with complications 63833$48,618$9,130
Seizures with Mcc 10032$105,569$19,314
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17532$96,830$13,284
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04131$153,939$24,187
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23631$255,911$44,731
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02328$321,067$58,570
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03928$72,001$10,682
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18428$60,404$11,358
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25328$139,852$27,281
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 06827$67,887$10,874
Delirium and other mental confusion 88427$57,916$15,094
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09226$65,638$9,726
Hip or knee replacement 47026$107,542$19,034
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89726$48,492$9,580
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94826$60,947$10,365
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98126$206,753$40,812
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08325$85,145$12,851
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17625$56,165$9,251
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21925$456,487$70,447
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27025$277,103$46,513
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20724$327,406$60,873
Heart attack, with complications 28124$53,323$8,675
Irregular heartbeat 31024$33,838$5,500
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20223$53,754$9,457
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23423$280,641$52,596
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26423$231,622$29,698
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29923$83,830$16,849
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39323$103,968$17,512
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48023$201,521$26,785
Dysequilibrium 14922$55,420$7,445
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30022$50,455$9,941
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32922$256,497$44,592
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54322$55,809$10,321
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56322$62,654$8,539
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02521$247,067$44,606
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16321$307,037$44,198
Cellulitis with Mcc 60221$82,528$13,815
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03520$130,836$20,988
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41820$72,689$18,411
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00419$452,002$105,457
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03619$98,902$18,187
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18019$111,693$16,291
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25219$157,904$33,164
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26619$316,325$52,894
High blood pressure 30519$48,003$9,646
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31419$129,279$17,488
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49419$67,905$20,087
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55819$47,757$8,425
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05718$74,679$12,202
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06618$63,386$8,119
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07418$58,554$10,694
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19118$45,625$8,706
Bowel surgery, with complications 33018$143,862$24,341
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49318$108,365$21,848
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67318$181,969$34,361
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04017$211,782$34,071
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18317$80,990$14,803
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41717$105,960$21,788
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53617$55,848$7,721
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$92,604$13,495
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$85,675$17,713
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91917$89,508$16,904
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00316$1,156,818$216,658
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02616$181,559$26,366
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24316$112,311$20,810
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38816$84,451$14,846
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60516$47,195$8,711
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66016$75,598$12,725
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66116$53,632$11,172
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09315$52,055$8,551
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55615$49,887$7,988
Coagulation Disorders 81315$91,969$14,594
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02714$177,360$22,266
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08214$129,125$22,548
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09114$82,228$16,094
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16414$169,722$27,083
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33114$91,473$17,543
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37214$77,630$10,047
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39514$35,961$6,342
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$69,136$10,379
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45514$292,164$82,483
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55414$50,934$9,151
Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 69614$49,452$7,404
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$141,408$20,521
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02413$209,215$31,810
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05413$148,414$22,537
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05613$60,625$20,083
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08513$157,335$22,144
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$193,507$31,359
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$159,363$36,035
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27313$259,984$54,664
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 37913$38,003$6,261
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$40,131$6,141
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$253,779$34,662
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55113$86,021$14,935
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89613$84,965$16,604
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19512$36,695$6,164
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24412$101,560$18,019
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$58,958$9,236
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$135,512$20,094
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$110,588$18,202
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$101,926$15,856
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07111$60,736$12,241
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$82,897$16,055
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25411$104,289$22,396
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26911$211,195$47,687
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33611$82,624$19,445
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$65,275$15,472
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45411$288,790$82,840
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$137,140$31,846
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51611$105,600$18,680
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86311$63,155$9,311
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$115,355$17,743
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$80,836$18,112

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