US Health Care Costs

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

41 & 45 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803 · (781) 744-5100

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

The money

$37what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$81.5Mnet income, all sources
1.6%margin on patient care alone
$11.7Mcost of charity care (1.2% of costs)
$20.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
343beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 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 871819$38,279$22,024
Heart failure, with major complications 291381$25,717$14,513
Lung infection, with major complications 177203$30,607$17,830
Heart attack, with major complications 280133$35,402$17,762
Stroke, with major complications 064132$42,382$21,206
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853127$105,827$55,108
Respiratory failure 189126$22,943$13,591
Sepsis 872123$20,656$11,313
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698122$30,761$18,186
Kidney failure, with complications 683118$19,294$10,333
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309117$16,137$8,433
Stomach and digestive disorders 392103$16,082$8,860
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267102$96,104$48,818
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274100$69,518$32,389
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37897$23,673$10,695
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32991$68,924$47,509
Kidney failure, with major complications 68291$33,725$17,716
Pneumonia, with major complications 19390$23,879$14,725
Bowel surgery, with complications 33082$40,915$26,503
Hip or knee replacement 47079$32,856$21,308
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26678$116,434$63,431
Heart stent 32277$68,136$20,558
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48176$42,320$21,240
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06575$24,408$10,758
Back problems (no surgery) 55265$23,019$10,510
Other digestive problems, with complications 39464$17,587$10,282
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68964$21,725$13,182
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21963$109,056$76,411
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02562$104,081$52,062
Heart attack, with complications 28160$27,870$10,481
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28660$49,358$25,036
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31460$42,264$22,802
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38960$16,144$9,097
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37758$52,169$21,498
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69958$23,491$11,451
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64057$27,697$14,329
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64156$17,987$8,806
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30855$20,708$12,920
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05754$27,699$14,481
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48054$65,174$32,324
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60354$17,331$10,616
Lung infection, with complications 17851$21,571$11,177
Urinary tract infection 69051$16,468$9,233
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81150$32,484$15,356
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32149$90,559$32,773
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39349$40,434$20,054
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09148$46,494$22,098
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87046$159,254$76,898
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17545$33,091$16,744
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44145$54,636$23,849
Irregular heartbeat 31044$12,478$6,352
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16343$81,188$46,429
Anemia and blood disorders 81243$24,354$10,428
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09241$20,781$11,361
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16440$43,947$25,932
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39140$34,424$17,713
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52240$42,258$22,033
Diabetes, with complications 63840$18,539$9,866
Pneumonia, with complications 19438$16,831$9,238
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44538$26,619$11,915
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54338$25,894$12,955
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98138$113,559$55,065
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23537$78,724$55,413
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24236$71,820$34,603
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08235$49,187$26,301
Fainting 31235$22,830$9,883
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27034$99,832$53,532
Heart catheterization 28734$30,043$12,415
Diabetes, with major complications 63734$38,400$15,858
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45433$73,823$61,408
Delirium and other mental confusion 88433$32,909$18,208
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54232$31,840$17,798
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56331$19,207$9,759
Seizures with Mcc 10029$66,382$29,726
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23329$117,254$80,712
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24329$62,917$23,999
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37429$32,536$21,200
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52129$71,798$32,658
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91929$45,998$21,545
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43228$61,936$30,361
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51628$49,412$21,163
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00527$391,564$127,936
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02327$128,659$61,829
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05627$34,070$24,313
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32627$123,443$56,424
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46027$58,977$42,623
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48327$46,952$26,441
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17626$18,668$9,437
Seizures 10125$20,782$10,254
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29925$23,103$16,391
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39025$10,857$6,730
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41825$38,276$18,595
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51925$30,318$19,720
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18024$38,106$20,306
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19624$31,352$20,855
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49324$47,135$24,841
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65724$35,666$19,463
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08323$47,383$20,751
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20823$63,783$29,225
Kidney Transplant 65223$206,378$43,644
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92023$23,526$11,963
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28322$48,026$21,790
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43922$18,221$9,709
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55122$35,762$18,482
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66022$33,473$14,967
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$29,759$17,911
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18421$26,031$11,821
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44421$50,294$18,594
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91721$46,542$21,529
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31520$18,663$11,035
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47220$52,203$31,865
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85420$40,242$20,952
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18319$30,846$17,214
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25319$48,649$29,934
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35419$30,487$22,431
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37519$34,818$14,246
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46719$57,061$31,292
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64419$25,141$11,442
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98219$54,845$33,816
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07418$24,197$11,401
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19918$41,119$20,082
Pneumothorax with Cc 20018$22,637$12,759
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25218$104,495$47,292
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30018$20,393$11,821
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45518$58,202$50,213
Cellulitis with Mcc 60218$20,117$15,563
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64318$27,270$18,693
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67318$80,316$42,475
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00317$523,254$248,383
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08517$49,933$25,995
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16517$30,959$19,328
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33117$28,257$17,734
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33617$41,070$24,599
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38617$16,211$12,089
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55417$14,013$9,090
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65917$66,956$30,480
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90717$79,997$40,387
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07116$26,329$12,250
COPD, with major complications 19016$20,413$12,382
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27316$95,332$41,451
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40516$87,418$55,664
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49216$103,304$48,194
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$18,596$9,125
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96316$80,559$38,442
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08615$29,163$13,761
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20215$17,034$11,161
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43515$52,004$20,349
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65415$65,549$28,738
Coagulation Disorders 81315$53,847$18,948
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96415$36,112$16,263
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02714$51,578$26,386
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and Mcc 27514$215,799$80,748
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28214$23,195$7,801
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32414$103,034$36,664
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37214$19,709$11,609
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51514$66,687$33,182
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89714$19,291$9,718
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03813$31,093$16,922
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24413$56,493$18,557
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 32313$96,159$42,515
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$31,221$24,317
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Mcc 33513$43,318$40,457
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38813$28,568$15,928
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39513$11,428$6,981
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46913$47,104$31,737
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53513$28,841$14,223
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06612$20,603$9,094
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19112$16,014$9,503
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20612$15,987$9,902
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32812$21,501$16,225
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45312$119,080$88,981
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$14,657$9,698
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65812$29,196$15,515
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80812$55,909$26,204
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80912$23,060$12,959
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84012$96,396$45,935
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86212$45,128$20,527
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86312$18,215$10,926
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$30,222$20,477
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98712$82,912$38,276
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30311$14,516$7,301
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35511$22,585$14,316
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44611$25,159$9,505
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52011$35,962$17,059
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 65611$46,271$35,354
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88011$24,337$11,052

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