US Health Care Costs

Lancaster General Hospital

555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 · (717) 544-5511

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

The money

$28what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$26.8Mnet income, all sources
−15.6%margin on patient care alone
$29.6Mcost of charity care (2.3% of costs)
$42.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
620beds

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
Heart failure, with major complications 291343$37,508$10,114
Sepsis, with major complications 871309$61,192$15,949
Pneumonia, with major complications 193213$37,896$11,170
Lung infection, with major complications 177204$41,364$12,708
Respiratory failure 189141$39,635$10,179
Urinary tract infection 690114$27,215$6,568
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689110$31,093$9,005
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481109$67,584$16,164
Back problems (no surgery) 552105$32,282$7,875
Heart attack, with major complications 280101$53,577$12,275
Stomach and digestive disorders 39295$27,356$6,689
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26790$151,724$36,423
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06587$36,295$8,671
Kidney failure, with complications 68386$29,854$7,339
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37884$35,340$8,358
Stroke, with major complications 06472$56,828$15,418
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28670$81,851$17,173
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30970$26,884$6,438
Heart attack, with complications 28167$36,642$7,614
Kidney failure, with major complications 68265$42,647$11,787
Hip or knee replacement 47063$48,939$15,095
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37761$46,739$17,042
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60361$28,228$6,877
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69859$50,259$13,066
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30856$42,257$11,262
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64056$39,110$11,612
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05753$39,218$10,728
Bowel surgery, with complications 33053$72,769$19,356
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85353$170,723$45,428
Lung infection, with complications 17850$32,376$7,565
Fainting 31250$32,497$7,020
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56350$34,723$7,214
Heart stent 32249$106,215$18,138
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64148$25,608$6,480
COPD, with major complications 19047$37,480$9,059
Other digestive problems, with complications 39447$31,038$7,873
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52247$66,180$17,643
Pneumonia, with complications 19445$26,280$6,931
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32944$118,687$33,948
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38944$25,959$6,525
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39144$33,419$10,369
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24343$105,427$21,034
Sepsis 87242$39,344$8,500
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04141$77,432$16,701
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24240$125,716$29,673
Delirium and other mental confusion 88439$45,234$12,949
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17538$44,093$11,902
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27438$126,380$24,967
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98138$152,814$35,564
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21937$210,894$64,859
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39336$55,259$13,571
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18435$38,827$10,262
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32134$129,465$24,907
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07133$35,810$8,448
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20833$103,619$25,574
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46733$76,291$30,391
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60533$32,592$7,538
Seizures 10132$28,944$7,316
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06931$26,145$6,470
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08231$59,316$18,626
Seizures with Mcc 10030$57,095$15,174
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09229$40,468$8,868
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25229$151,260$36,393
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48029$79,749$21,767
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54329$36,593$8,786
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69929$34,843$8,161
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26628$200,261$48,865
Heart catheterization 28728$56,635$8,660
Irregular heartbeat 31028$23,805$4,657
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20227$27,948$7,703
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23327$222,021$61,080
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05626$65,427$16,814
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06626$25,834$6,208
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23526$153,156$40,311
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49326$73,814$18,168
Diabetes, with complications 63826$27,470$7,814
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31425$52,802$18,368
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08624$39,204$10,647
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18024$73,913$15,917
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25324$101,831$21,351
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38824$39,955$12,253
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46024$77,448$27,402
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53624$23,272$6,212
Diabetes, with major complications 63724$51,232$11,680
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66024$40,503$11,525
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18323$59,649$12,983
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30023$38,401$10,234
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43223$64,911$15,809
Cellulitis with Mcc 60223$49,166$10,982
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$49,166$10,610
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27322$187,876$34,775
High blood pressure 30522$27,576$6,167
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$52,055$12,717
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52122$77,486$21,621
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64422$26,670$8,407
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09121$40,504$15,642
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55121$54,234$12,753
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$29,241$8,516
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02320$203,207$58,784
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02520$171,134$39,995
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16420$52,016$23,765
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33120$45,437$16,050
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44520$46,251$9,899
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48320$63,308$18,971
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55420$28,646$6,765
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$39,123$14,114
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91720$42,418$19,135
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05419$39,635$11,563
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26419$122,895$26,545
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29919$56,445$14,204
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31519$52,349$11,169
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$30,945$8,234
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94819$30,828$6,576
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07018$48,133$15,831
Dysequilibrium 14918$24,766$6,108
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17618$28,387$6,584
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19118$28,117$6,867
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37418$76,692$17,462
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46818$66,965$22,260
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55618$26,304$6,701
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91918$45,874$14,096
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08517$69,088$24,991
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45417$120,827$45,446
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51617$58,509$18,962
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07416$25,871$9,495
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$49,613$13,472
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44416$68,057$14,658
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51916$55,836$14,962
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56216$38,525$12,661
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56516$35,001$11,267
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64316$39,262$12,848
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04015$104,746$33,586
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 04215$65,628$13,529
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16315$123,488$35,191
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22015$195,964$39,736
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23415$177,892$46,192
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24415$86,267$14,571
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$20,741$4,708
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43915$29,089$6,509
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56415$45,733$12,423
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61715$67,504$15,214
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00314$577,172$203,835
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16614$95,145$33,338
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28214$37,006$5,927
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38014$67,858$18,427
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41714$103,909$25,945
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84014$126,902$27,354
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$96,078$23,544
Headaches Without Mcc 10313$37,932$8,621
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19613$71,348$16,612
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23613$131,104$30,586
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27013$233,231$49,698
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98713$83,716$36,411
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16512$46,973$18,453
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41912$53,729$10,281
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44112$69,479$15,993
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45512$81,758$31,667
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55812$26,082$6,875
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$80,922$24,160
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84112$76,228$12,920
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$28,217$8,172
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96412$43,844$11,579
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20711$236,071$55,898
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28311$75,692$17,338
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$76,669$22,315
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$46,847$16,350
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84711$49,434$19,006

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