US Health Care Costs

Hackensack University Medical Center

30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 · (551) 996-2000

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

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$176.8Mnet income, all sources
−5.2%margin on patient care alone
$77.0Mcost of charity care (3.8% of costs)
$111.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
769beds

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 871812$140,083$24,781
Heart failure, with major complications 291331$109,355$17,105
Lung infection, with major complications 177193$110,648$21,397
Pneumonia, with major complications 193182$119,987$18,820
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698140$115,071$21,585
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699135$66,731$12,595
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853135$263,694$59,721
Kidney failure, with major complications 682129$117,681$20,340
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689128$81,632$14,613
Stroke, with major complications 064117$169,949$26,118
Kidney failure, with complications 683117$73,611$11,608
Sepsis 872110$72,220$13,503
Kidney Transplant 652100$256,419$40,104
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48198$113,348$24,464
Urinary tract infection 69096$60,657$11,360
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26792$152,454$48,740
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37884$73,845$12,601
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37779$131,183$23,581
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84777$103,137$18,323
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06575$91,778$13,361
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87072$426,857$89,931
Heart attack, with major complications 28067$125,117$21,378
Stomach and digestive disorders 39266$57,779$10,078
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31465$199,339$31,985
Respiratory failure 18963$90,136$16,350
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02561$277,907$55,268
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64060$90,891$17,271
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28659$187,288$28,712
Bowel surgery, with complications 33059$108,172$26,247
Back problems (no surgery) 55259$77,360$16,985
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60359$60,283$11,835
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30857$85,347$15,776
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21955$381,440$91,910
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26652$287,722$65,332
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18050$120,380$22,728
Heart stent 32249$109,494$26,472
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16448$115,662$33,290
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30948$53,062$11,871
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91948$166,616$27,309
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48046$185,603$34,362
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05645$153,634$27,763
Seizures 10145$61,840$11,055
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32945$248,924$59,835
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52245$99,764$22,781
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81145$112,693$18,914
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01844$1,890,365$417,128
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23544$293,237$81,346
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37443$146,072$26,879
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84043$267,824$43,392
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43542$118,316$23,996
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98142$340,437$61,150
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01641$217,024$68,657
Seizures with Mcc 10040$125,393$25,975
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80940$99,639$17,339
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32139$204,960$37,969
Heart attack, with complications 28138$70,864$11,776
Other digestive problems, with complications 39438$79,892$14,357
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67338$260,710$52,554
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22037$264,899$66,367
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26437$299,026$48,308
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27437$116,875$32,733
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16336$193,957$51,594
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23636$220,448$48,249
Fainting 31236$76,021$10,627
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05735$86,674$15,670
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39335$137,308$20,170
Coagulation Disorders 81335$107,408$19,938
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39134$134,415$18,687
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$54,457$12,064
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07032$99,446$19,428
Pneumonia, with complications 19432$52,404$12,604
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18431$109,103$23,801
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08229$201,478$33,441
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49329$161,995$42,595
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64329$128,578$24,713
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65029$361,204$54,417
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86429$56,702$12,554
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18328$163,298$29,135
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20728$376,190$79,846
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20828$199,064$37,202
High blood pressure 30528$60,224$9,195
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37528$86,860$16,565
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24227$186,582$43,248
Anemia and blood disorders 81227$70,956$11,597
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00426$763,401$181,357
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17526$106,728$24,043
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25226$255,118$44,626
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29926$112,613$20,463
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56326$77,125$16,019
Diabetes, with complications 63826$67,099$10,842
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65426$134,177$32,893
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46725$121,327$33,917
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64125$60,075$9,871
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84625$211,577$41,441
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92025$68,215$12,289
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02323$344,752$76,511
Lung infection, with complications 17823$72,873$15,233
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19623$99,648$19,793
Hypertension with Mcc 30423$87,741$13,865
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44423$110,440$20,893
Hip or knee replacement 47023$81,125$22,809
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00122$1,103,877$295,971
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$143,384$16,057
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16522$76,760$19,760
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16622$275,896$57,272
Heart catheterization 28722$79,450$14,239
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44522$89,595$13,117
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55122$140,299$19,561
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64422$63,864$13,687
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80822$236,374$42,272
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01421$612,222$169,570
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08521$147,330$27,536
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08621$96,069$13,602
COPD, with major complications 19021$94,137$13,099
Diabetes, with major complications 63721$92,986$15,787
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86221$144,290$28,075
Delirium and other mental confusion 88421$97,497$17,117
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09220$79,523$12,717
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23320$387,927$88,542
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30020$65,725$12,643
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33120$62,493$22,935
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46820$84,767$27,751
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54220$114,088$20,049
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54320$96,014$15,561
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03619$71,118$21,958
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27019$303,636$57,438
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27119$197,428$37,356
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83419$420,264$85,798
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02618$157,665$34,789
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$109,086$17,545
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00317$976,842$257,452
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06117$190,288$39,632
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09117$92,584$19,070
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20517$145,382$37,053
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24317$119,050$28,597
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31517$80,606$11,648
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39017$50,257$8,501
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52117$209,525$38,019
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$159,688$30,535
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89617$169,258$25,183
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94817$58,748$13,129
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98217$190,430$37,919
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20216$70,664$11,791
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25316$139,742$27,726
Irregular heartbeat 31016$43,086$10,167
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$147,455$22,004
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$134,120$23,552
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$158,796$22,473
Viral Illness Without Mcc 86616$90,552$14,559
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98716$250,387$44,265
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21615$404,312$98,607
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23415$299,303$54,279
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$65,746$12,542
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46015$170,320$37,428
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66015$91,299$15,343
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84115$147,781$19,397
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02714$120,222$25,627
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05414$97,856$16,886
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38814$108,077$15,902
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43914$50,162$10,551
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56414$113,482$18,424
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56514$75,327$15,983
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$201,443$39,268
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95714$419,263$122,575
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18613$82,786$16,750
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$47,184$10,231
Pneumothorax with Cc 20013$107,308$15,650
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26913$121,926$49,156
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$123,742$26,038
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48213$88,010$24,177
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48313$131,486$27,083
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65913$158,659$37,451
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86313$59,046$15,987
Psychoses 88513$81,543$18,270
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$92,207$21,634
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32612$242,816$59,429
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Cc 38112$87,169$15,241
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47812$157,672$35,536
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$146,913$32,356
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 65112$277,352$36,471
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67412$170,956$27,135
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$176,199$26,170
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95612$202,046$45,341
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$102,782$20,309
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06911$122,907$12,504
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07411$88,112$12,787
Dental and Oral Diseases with Mcc 15711$167,178$31,974
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27311$168,188$41,155
Major Esophageal Disorders with Mcc 36811$154,219$26,241
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43611$79,127$16,229
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65711$76,144$19,757
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85711$106,397$22,632

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