US Health Care Costs

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070 · (281) 477-1000

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

The money

$14what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$54.7Mnet income, all sources
7.4%margin on patient care alone
$57.4Mcost of charity care (8.3% of costs)
$28.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
346beds

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 871507$112,600$15,427
Heart failure, with major complications 291231$60,370$10,074
Lung infection, with major complications 177137$87,792$12,807
Heart attack, with major complications 280124$76,812$12,416
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85392$271,549$37,307
Pneumonia, with major complications 19391$62,959$10,718
Kidney failure, with major complications 68287$61,243$11,418
Sepsis 87285$53,474$8,521
Stroke, with major complications 06481$97,611$14,780
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69878$74,102$12,156
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06572$53,528$8,318
Stomach and digestive disorders 39266$45,054$6,954
Kidney failure, with complications 68358$43,537$7,626
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64057$58,829$9,980
Urinary tract infection 69054$42,598$6,836
Respiratory failure 18952$57,872$9,819
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37850$56,619$8,447
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68949$54,593$9,428
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37744$94,191$13,639
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60342$42,053$7,348
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32138$184,802$25,012
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07037$75,382$12,858
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27437$257,374$24,563
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30937$54,175$6,375
Fainting 31236$46,643$7,384
Back problems (no surgery) 55235$38,165$7,935
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$44,983$6,774
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32932$208,046$36,035
Heart stent 32231$110,269$15,720
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52231$164,416$15,667
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48129$141,984$17,833
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64129$36,935$7,347
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$100,111$17,603
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07127$51,246$8,297
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31427$74,505$16,482
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39127$57,491$10,460
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43227$82,993$15,232
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16326$291,588$44,455
Bowel surgery, with complications 33026$156,623$20,709
Heart attack, with complications 28125$67,739$7,623
High blood pressure 30525$39,976$6,533
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30825$69,939$9,790
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48025$157,896$20,900
Cellulitis with Mcc 60225$55,914$10,733
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87024$460,901$58,427
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$147,290$17,733
Diabetes, with major complications 63723$73,861$10,942
Heart catheterization 28722$55,698$9,031
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69922$45,076$8,063
Seizures with Mcc 10021$131,638$20,439
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$45,770$7,525
Seizures 10120$48,067$7,535
Irregular heartbeat 31020$37,080$5,209
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39320$92,988$13,889
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$66,712$11,225
Lung infection, with complications 17819$56,029$8,201
Other digestive problems, with complications 39419$54,507$7,719
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38818$97,636$11,376
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85418$106,146$15,804
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91918$78,483$13,944
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$44,226$7,903
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$162,422$27,539
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27017$282,822$45,742
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$102,201$14,018
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53617$36,063$6,628
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17516$82,360$11,891
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20816$167,582$19,356
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$189,207$29,199
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30016$52,799$8,663
Diabetes, with complications 63816$47,558$7,536
Pneumonia, with complications 19415$45,522$6,911
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23315$558,510$68,818
Chest pain 31315$39,679$6,473
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33115$111,574$13,688
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52115$171,716$25,082
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$138,124$17,334
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06914$44,251$6,732
COPD, with major complications 19014$58,379$8,918
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06613$43,301$6,500
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$150,695$27,549
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$91,289$10,449
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09212$56,860$8,349
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25312$179,941$19,697
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37412$136,380$16,052
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39012$37,619$5,071
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41812$116,329$18,031
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$48,393$12,064
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02311$278,432$37,636
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02511$236,458$31,213
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$55,533$10,840
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06111$217,777$27,507
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$72,471$11,572
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35511$131,675$10,861
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$61,109$8,347
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38011$70,620$15,557
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51611$123,867$15,083
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80811$112,215$20,282
Delirium and other mental confusion 88411$76,741$14,036
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90711$126,173$26,799

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