US Health Care Costs

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 · (410) 740-7890

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

The money

$75what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$23.7Mnet income, all sources
−3.0%margin on patient care alone
$8.0Mcost of charity care (2.7% of costs)
$9.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
245beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. 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 871547$18,982$17,351
Heart failure, with major complications 291308$11,986$11,007
Respiratory failure 189209$15,001$13,665
Urinary tract infection 690146$8,520$7,762
Sepsis 872118$9,965$9,167
Psychoses 885106$28,701$26,008
Lung infection, with major complications 177103$17,916$16,288
Kidney failure, with complications 68396$9,984$9,125
Pneumonia, with major complications 19390$13,119$12,032
Stomach and digestive disorders 39280$8,088$7,362
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69880$16,328$14,791
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06578$10,682$9,740
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68977$10,266$9,315
Fainting 31275$8,136$7,406
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64174$7,507$6,866
Kidney failure, with major complications 68274$15,244$13,954
Back problems (no surgery) 55267$8,422$7,667
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60367$8,422$7,716
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85367$42,881$39,484
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37865$10,108$9,264
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48163$23,701$21,467
Heart attack, with major complications 28062$13,347$12,201
Pneumonia, with complications 19460$7,977$7,312
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69960$9,466$8,665
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64059$13,739$12,536
Stroke, with major complications 06454$14,263$13,091
COPD, with major complications 19052$12,399$11,266
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06946$8,542$7,639
Lung infection, with complications 17844$13,170$12,001
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05743$12,468$11,172
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30841$10,033$9,049
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07139$10,225$9,235
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52239$25,966$23,569
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38937$9,098$8,159
Anemia and blood disorders 81237$7,844$7,188
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30935$6,985$6,447
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17534$13,104$12,204
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39134$18,031$16,696
Other digestive problems, with complications 39434$8,402$7,708
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37732$18,542$17,047
Hip or knee replacement 47032$25,515$23,353
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31431$32,137$28,500
Bowel surgery, with complications 33031$31,050$29,173
Diabetes, with major complications 63731$23,150$20,826
Delirium and other mental confusion 88430$11,198$10,145
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44529$13,359$12,106
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56329$9,853$8,915
Diabetes, with complications 63829$11,856$10,593
Heart stent 32226$23,202$21,201
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48326$26,596$23,995
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81125$11,603$10,538
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18024$19,461$17,693
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39324$12,171$11,032
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87024$66,092$61,532
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28623$18,576$17,265
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37223$10,893$10,024
Seizures 10122$9,338$8,497
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$17,780$16,200
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17621$7,234$6,683
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55421$9,864$8,857
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09220$8,831$8,033
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24320$28,523$25,865
Heart attack, with complications 28120$10,303$9,915
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31520$8,635$7,845
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53620$7,549$6,844
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94820$11,845$10,594
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05619$16,178$14,650
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06619$6,044$5,638
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$40,401$37,059
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32919$46,917$42,243
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95119$4,606$4,142
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28218$9,286$8,728
Irregular heartbeat 31018$5,920$5,198
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$19,765$18,435
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48018$30,427$27,357
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64418$10,827$9,675
Seizures with Mcc 10017$17,443$15,963
Heart catheterization 28717$11,336$10,456
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29917$9,930$9,181
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$11,749$10,729
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$18,214$17,441
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07416$10,026$8,973
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20816$32,076$29,127
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39016$6,271$5,703
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64316$16,666$15,187
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19515$6,287$5,800
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29215$9,427$8,686
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33114$19,501$17,939
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43514$25,530$23,080
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44414$18,003$16,385
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80914$13,848$12,717
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91914$15,656$14,377
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$22,819$20,902
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44113$16,145$14,604
Coagulation Disorders 81313$16,872$15,386
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20212$8,625$8,070
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43912$13,154$11,840
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46812$34,299$31,710
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48212$19,133$17,309
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66012$16,741$15,759
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18611$10,490$9,465
High blood pressure 30511$5,616$5,246
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55811$10,691$9,656
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$23,203$20,979
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$7,870$7,221

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