Kaleida Health

100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 · (716) 859-8620

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

The money

$31what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$124.0Mnet income, all sources

−4.0%margin on patient care alone

$13.5Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)

$20.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

954beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	449	$54,285	$21,970
Heart failure, with major complications 291	210	$34,221	$14,448
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	182	$71,328	$32,943
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	164	$124,433	$51,907
Respiratory failure 189	153	$40,286	$14,509
Lung infection, with major complications 177	102	$41,145	$17,936
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	95	$30,886	$14,666
Stroke, with major complications 064	94	$73,867	$24,503
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	94	$39,220	$12,345
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	78	$49,167	$17,909
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	76	$156,694	$57,887
Kidney failure, with complications 683	75	$23,519	$10,392
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	73	$21,362	$8,981
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	72	$49,497	$18,178
Heart attack, with major complications 280	70	$42,972	$16,829
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	64	$24,715	$9,092
Sepsis 872	64	$26,029	$11,661
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	63	$46,790	$19,382
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	58	$30,643	$11,240
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	57	$41,874	$14,570
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	45	$21,905	$9,872
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	44	$14,743	$6,673
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	43	$91,713	$28,611
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	43	$58,203	$21,940
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	42	$43,497	$15,431
Heart stent 322	42	$31,405	$20,498
COPD, with major complications 190	40	$34,125	$12,547
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	39	$38,429	$14,418
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	39	$187,453	$67,687
Urinary tract infection 690	39	$21,315	$9,426
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	37	$97,301	$33,642
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	36	$18,915	$8,980
Irregular heartbeat 310	35	$14,768	$7,522
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	34	$66,545	$24,393
Seizures 101	33	$21,429	$10,531
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	33	$44,477	$21,710
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	33	$61,932	$30,014
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	32	$110,059	$31,010
Heart attack, with complications 281	32	$24,522	$10,890
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	31	$79,037	$25,056
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	31	$49,152	$17,957
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	31	$191,991	$70,324
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	30	$181,255	$61,635
Fainting 312	30	$32,983	$10,007
Diabetes, with complications 638	30	$31,608	$10,713
Seizures with Mcc 100	29	$61,252	$22,533
Lung infection, with complications 178	29	$28,053	$10,340
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	29	$195,947	$63,724
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	29	$42,598	$14,428
Back problems (no surgery) 552	29	$29,696	$10,950
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	29	$163,157	$53,228
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	28	$66,954	$27,003
Pneumonia, with complications 194	28	$21,644	$9,470
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	28	$149,586	$40,939
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	27	$109,785	$37,769
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	27	$45,094	$14,965
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	26	$190,532	$48,457
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	26	$27,219	$10,016
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	26	$32,234	$11,783
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	25	$176,596	$49,625
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	25	$32,144	$9,774
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	25	$51,351	$18,797
Anemia and blood disorders 812	25	$26,043	$10,467
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	23	$49,750	$20,141
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	23	$57,923	$19,718
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	22	$58,354	$20,971
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	22	$21,004	$7,299
Coagulation Disorders 813	22	$49,261	$18,855
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	21	$42,524	$18,137
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	21	$52,046	$19,548
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	21	$51,713	$17,852
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	20	$22,797	$10,392
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	19	$50,854	$13,515
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	19	$202,583	$58,864
High blood pressure 305	19	$22,467	$8,973
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	18	$85,055	$28,115
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	18	$55,250	$18,505
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	18	$57,223	$24,162
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	18	$83,790	$41,317
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	18	$69,510	$18,687
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	18	$33,675	$17,683
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	17	$24,415	$9,243
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	17	$234,846	$76,429
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	17	$75,679	$35,640
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator 276	17	$160,583	$64,029
Heart catheterization 287	17	$22,181	$12,198
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	17	$202,599	$67,912
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	17	$54,723	$28,339
Hip or knee replacement 470	17	$64,545	$19,772
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	17	$91,351	$30,171
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	17	$38,784	$15,367
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	16	$764,167	$197,337
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	15	$79,592	$27,239
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	15	$40,383	$16,997
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	15	$31,172	$12,419
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	15	$27,004	$12,894
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	15	$99,766	$22,409
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	15	$48,643	$17,136
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	15	$26,813	$10,868
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 033	14	$50,873	$16,885
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	14	$104,876	$62,517
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	14	$258,973	$82,358
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	14	$172,717	$53,999
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	14	$201,543	$56,133
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	14	$29,479	$9,736
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	14	$25,611	$11,958
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	14	$44,157	$16,134
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	14	$103,998	$37,887
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	14	$111,257	$29,891
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	14	$126,479	$42,198
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	14	$39,683	$24,554
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 062	13	$64,178	$19,775
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	13	$115,547	$43,434
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	13	$187,532	$68,492
Diabetes, with major complications 637	13	$58,991	$16,325
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	13	$70,527	$18,479
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	12	$71,470	$25,227
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	12	$40,723	$12,610
Hypertension with Mcc 304	12	$32,928	$12,851
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	12	$39,853	$17,353
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	12	$112,453	$31,478
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	12	$35,763	$20,859
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 068	11	$36,061	$9,939
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	11	$42,105	$14,918
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	11	$148,039	$52,158
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 277	11	$102,330	$48,492
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	11	$29,105	$11,084
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	11	$23,076	$10,758
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 565	11	$24,624	$11,194
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	11	$47,437	$22,828
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	11	$83,354	$24,077
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	11	$81,310	$26,992
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	11	$110,317	$37,453

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