US Health Care Costs

Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center Drive Box 58, La Mesa, CA 91942 · (619) 465-0711

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$135.5Mnet income, all sources
−5.1%margin on patient care alone
$16.1Mcost of charity care (1.7% of costs)
$7.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
448beds

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 871564$140,503$20,057
Heart failure, with major complications 291313$85,871$13,340
Lung infection, with major complications 177163$112,678$16,880
Urinary tract infection 690150$54,874$9,555
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689132$79,742$12,575
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640125$86,563$13,798
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698119$129,372$17,517
Stomach and digestive disorders 392115$56,675$8,470
Sepsis 872110$65,231$10,929
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603102$66,136$10,587
Pneumonia, with major complications 19399$102,393$14,081
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27493$154,641$33,233
Fainting 31288$59,709$9,533
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64188$60,623$8,224
Stroke, with major complications 06484$169,131$22,508
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85383$360,261$54,324
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06574$90,934$10,785
COPD, with major complications 19073$85,475$11,418
Chest pain 31370$52,381$7,867
Back problems (no surgery) 55270$61,409$11,163
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87065$402,931$64,954
Respiratory failure 18961$113,096$13,513
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30960$63,499$9,406
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37858$78,100$10,363
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94857$53,753$8,373
Pneumonia, with complications 19454$65,144$8,714
Kidney failure, with major complications 68253$95,447$15,531
Lung infection, with complications 17850$65,781$11,324
Diabetes, with complications 63848$58,502$9,370
Kidney failure, with complications 68348$55,070$9,594
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69948$59,814$10,525
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37747$129,098$19,049
Dysequilibrium 14945$48,346$8,470
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06942$61,205$9,004
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19142$66,823$8,991
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38942$61,713$8,608
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89741$54,161$9,254
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20739$369,463$55,950
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26739$240,554$49,341
Seizures 10138$53,898$9,976
Heart catheterization 28738$77,217$12,280
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05736$72,304$14,162
Heart stent 32236$145,751$18,837
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56336$49,275$9,459
High blood pressure 30533$47,363$8,363
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30833$119,399$14,224
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52233$187,764$21,645
Seizures with Mcc 10032$109,672$20,152
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20832$252,884$31,815
Hip or knee replacement 47032$174,611$19,448
Heart attack, with major complications 28031$123,304$17,172
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28630$122,144$25,936
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$78,351$14,197
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48130$139,903$20,979
Irregular heartbeat 31029$43,335$6,458
Diabetes, with major complications 63729$98,755$15,096
Delirium and other mental confusion 88429$95,344$17,614
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32128$221,622$29,220
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91728$132,438$17,545
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20227$63,194$10,233
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32927$446,667$56,649
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$69,322$10,003
Anemia and blood disorders 81227$53,589$9,694
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55626$47,930$8,889
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31425$90,069$20,347
Psychoses 88525$72,936$14,084
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09223$68,978$10,613
Heart attack, with complications 28123$73,554$9,796
Bowel surgery, with complications 33023$194,241$24,300
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53621$53,670$8,466
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55421$46,279$8,893
Cellulitis with Mcc 60221$101,096$15,053
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25220$194,169$39,311
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30020$80,076$11,271
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38820$93,988$14,969
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95120$40,319$7,413
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26619$312,245$62,886
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31519$61,165$9,949
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44519$71,731$11,486
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$70,405$21,082
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07418$88,891$11,236
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41718$204,035$30,187
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$126,654$17,442
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43518$115,169$18,355
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44118$100,405$19,025
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48018$253,382$31,271
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48218$101,763$18,247
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$70,183$10,965
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$362,668$52,761
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25317$189,732$26,189
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89617$79,297$22,038
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06616$77,351$7,541
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19516$51,489$6,909
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$76,283$10,978
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48316$158,564$25,591
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54316$84,926$11,181
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17615$76,809$8,784
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81115$95,266$16,222
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85415$165,771$28,365
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07014$115,120$17,313
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24314$144,097$23,389
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29214$57,502$9,231
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39014$48,914$6,201
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65914$192,797$31,695
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17513$89,404$14,104
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$447,718$52,310
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02312$399,209$57,610
Headaches Without Mcc 10312$51,107$9,073
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16412$193,603$30,406
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27012$498,208$87,244
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$58,159$7,827
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$98,000$15,806
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$114,259$16,890
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49312$155,337$24,492
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$324,421$39,519
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09311$44,474$8,339
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Without Cc/Mcc 19211$52,940$7,077
Respiratory Signs and Symptoms 20411$77,163$8,880
Hypertension with Mcc 30411$64,547$12,175
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$99,767$11,553
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45511$279,428$54,816
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$232,389$29,848
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51611$173,041$20,848
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$58,354$10,908

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