US Health Care Costs

Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

17201 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77385 · (936) 270-2000

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

The money

$13what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$130.8Mnet income, all sources
17.6%margin on patient care alone
$32.1Mcost of charity care (5.6% of costs)
$15.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
292beds

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 871418$93,955$13,391
Heart failure, with major complications 291217$62,159$8,797
Lung infection, with major complications 177210$88,914$11,434
Heart attack, with major complications 280187$75,236$11,194
Urinary tract infection 690110$42,038$5,873
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689106$56,309$8,060
Stomach and digestive disorders 39298$47,649$6,065
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69895$78,522$11,108
Kidney failure, with major complications 68279$62,050$10,155
Sepsis 87277$53,237$7,425
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27474$249,089$22,573
Pneumonia, with major complications 19372$72,830$9,330
Respiratory failure 18961$76,704$9,203
Fainting 31261$48,257$6,277
Stroke, with major complications 06455$110,180$14,184
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30955$50,058$5,329
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37755$86,948$12,478
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39154$61,602$9,301
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37853$50,667$6,943
Kidney failure, with complications 68353$48,194$7,154
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85351$220,292$33,049
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06545$57,375$7,382
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60345$46,719$6,199
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64039$55,862$8,839
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69937$50,493$7,074
Heart attack, with complications 28136$52,688$6,925
Chest pain 31335$48,899$5,249
Heart stent 32235$119,825$15,437
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38935$40,110$6,126
Lung infection, with complications 17834$58,401$6,905
Back problems (no surgery) 55233$51,589$6,782
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06932$51,275$5,625
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09132$76,092$11,235
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17531$68,995$9,332
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32931$184,179$31,698
Heart catheterization 28730$64,486$7,657
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30830$69,403$8,640
Hip or knee replacement 47030$152,150$13,547
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25229$208,102$28,297
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43227$88,190$13,608
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64127$39,145$5,528
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23526$369,738$43,346
High blood pressure 30526$43,781$5,501
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38826$67,463$9,802
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09225$57,336$8,745
Bowel surgery, with complications 33025$138,979$20,419
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48125$131,464$15,053
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28624$84,389$15,382
Irregular heartbeat 31024$35,367$4,223
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37224$49,848$7,416
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64324$66,142$10,824
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16323$216,610$33,765
Pneumonia, with complications 19423$54,403$6,144
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20823$134,844$19,706
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$155,269$18,701
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32122$181,533$20,688
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07121$54,333$8,920
COPD, with major complications 19021$55,858$7,676
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23321$443,874$55,906
Other digestive problems, with complications 39421$52,729$6,783
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41821$102,083$11,600
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52221$180,435$18,310
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37120$89,017$12,304
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44120$83,556$13,311
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$57,653$9,817
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20219$45,544$7,249
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27019$249,759$43,110
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43919$53,092$6,155
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51619$133,006$14,090
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18018$87,951$12,151
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91918$99,544$13,422
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24317$132,171$15,649
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37417$119,284$13,786
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55117$65,433$9,519
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$68,754$11,008
Seizures with Mcc 10016$81,793$12,618
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$194,151$22,854
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26716$407,067$35,627
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43816$71,348$13,535
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$57,991$9,775
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64416$56,985$8,138
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05615$109,581$16,017
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07015$67,974$12,235
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$45,947$7,978
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$33,553$4,203
Anemia and blood disorders 81215$52,605$6,646
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$61,936$11,116
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02514$298,231$46,974
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03514$163,574$16,451
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$55,532$7,256
Dysequilibrium 14914$45,152$5,517
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35514$96,383$11,375
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43514$82,559$11,992
Diabetes, with complications 63814$50,909$6,501
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03613$154,430$13,073
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05713$101,319$11,359
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$210,344$24,306
Hypertension with Mcc 30413$48,897$7,956
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31413$89,321$14,603
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39313$115,282$13,234
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$159,645$30,076
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02312$327,612$37,788
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05412$80,195$10,297
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$53,341$5,197
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$37,820$6,942
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62112$67,209$10,657
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66012$98,461$9,201
Seizures 10111$45,883$7,591
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16411$179,113$20,347
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26411$123,646$19,069
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41711$125,553$16,612
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43311$53,521$7,848
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98111$211,144$34,061

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