US Health Care Costs

Lexington Medical Center

2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169 · (803) 791-2000

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

The money

$18what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$166.3Mnet income, all sources
0.6%margin on patient care alone
$42.0Mcost of charity care (5.6% of costs)
$74.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
549beds

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 871758$78,304$14,286
Heart failure, with major complications 291422$50,678$9,903
Respiratory failure 189340$56,311$9,504
Lung infection, with major complications 177207$67,480$12,513
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378176$42,915$7,461
Sepsis 872139$41,949$8,200
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274137$97,627$22,491
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065132$47,330$8,171
Pneumonia, with major complications 193121$42,384$10,509
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853121$191,007$34,773
Kidney failure, with major complications 682117$49,547$10,626
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377116$65,902$13,098
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640110$43,078$9,657
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689107$46,134$8,998
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069105$45,423$6,660
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481102$82,093$15,078
Heart stent 322100$129,476$17,139
Stroke, with major complications 06498$73,156$13,459
Kidney failure, with complications 68394$36,486$7,192
Urinary tract infection 69094$32,187$6,523
Stomach and digestive disorders 39293$32,597$6,822
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69888$68,914$12,789
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64178$30,689$6,245
Heart attack, with major complications 28077$60,169$11,637
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26767$188,077$32,629
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26666$208,773$43,575
Bowel surgery, with complications 33066$101,545$18,727
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60360$34,492$6,952
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30859$52,770$9,018
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48059$102,101$19,180
Fainting 31258$42,126$6,784
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20857$96,853$18,536
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28657$93,976$18,972
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39156$45,690$10,915
Heart catheterization 28752$55,048$10,181
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81152$51,385$10,437
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32950$181,862$36,238
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30949$45,069$6,264
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32149$163,060$22,984
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52249$92,549$15,387
Other digestive problems, with complications 39445$33,839$8,070
Back problems (no surgery) 55245$39,882$7,347
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31444$103,963$16,023
Diabetes, with major complications 63744$54,606$10,629
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33143$77,664$13,095
Irregular heartbeat 31042$27,836$5,719
Diabetes, with complications 63841$41,810$7,036
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38940$28,807$6,318
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03937$65,379$9,688
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17537$60,911$11,211
COPD, with major complications 19036$42,205$9,142
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23636$236,291$26,862
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66035$58,291$9,913
Anemia and blood disorders 81235$35,610$6,979
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39034$20,432$5,140
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07133$50,706$8,553
Lung infection, with complications 17832$41,143$8,723
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69932$38,687$7,765
Coagulation Disorders 81332$80,276$16,682
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37131$70,501$12,969
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52131$126,096$21,260
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98131$171,799$29,910
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16330$187,240$34,957
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06629$40,974$8,222
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17629$29,446$7,379
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37229$43,456$7,829
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41829$84,138$14,354
Pneumonia, with complications 19428$33,287$6,176
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23428$297,919$37,408
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24328$138,332$15,933
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47228$131,422$20,358
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56328$33,040$6,951
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03627$69,219$12,921
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44127$49,524$14,938
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65926$93,168$19,252
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05725$53,439$9,833
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07025$52,482$12,315
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30025$42,825$9,716
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46825$111,839$18,359
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53625$36,893$6,380
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02524$127,739$29,336
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08524$58,849$15,900
Seizures 10124$55,398$8,550
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24224$174,114$23,445
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44523$41,757$8,209
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05622$89,672$15,522
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16422$114,066$18,494
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24422$120,142$14,724
High blood pressure 30522$38,728$6,039
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43222$68,552$16,842
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48322$101,179$17,577
Cellulitis with Mcc 60222$58,028$10,478
Delirium and other mental confusion 88422$70,147$12,688
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25321$132,619$18,052
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29921$68,151$10,826
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$88,239$16,576
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65721$88,780$16,248
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22020$315,557$37,118
Heart attack, with complications 28120$55,573$8,770
Hypertension with Mcc 30420$54,759$8,783
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37420$80,300$14,698
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43520$72,800$14,657
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98220$120,451$17,553
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09219$50,501$7,934
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18019$85,549$13,233
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23919$162,381$31,751
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43919$31,989$11,115
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46019$124,310$23,483
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66119$45,817$7,859
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87019$170,066$42,205
Seizures with Mcc 10018$72,354$14,179
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23318$346,679$52,763
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$56,283$11,921
Hip or knee replacement 47018$98,560$13,339
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51618$84,265$16,852
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85418$76,827$14,449
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91718$74,135$12,287
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02317$213,615$52,629
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07417$48,567$11,492
Dysequilibrium 14917$40,191$5,951
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31717$212,794$42,428
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Cc 38117$43,019$8,154
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43817$44,160$12,055
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44417$72,243$12,302
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51517$105,403$21,281
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61717$84,094$20,934
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05416$43,037$11,765
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27116$160,788$23,772
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38816$44,305$9,938
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41716$115,264$26,688
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41916$68,407$11,049
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62116$66,896$12,467
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$73,248$14,172
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08215$77,837$15,161
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$56,247$12,951
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20215$38,036$7,383
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64415$40,010$7,920
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98715$170,060$25,735
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27014$190,952$34,863
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46714$173,488$22,143
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48214$65,485$14,122
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$58,802$12,138
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84014$86,696$25,317
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 06813$38,136$7,319
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08613$37,300$9,662
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20713$201,884$45,298
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25213$193,983$29,454
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27313$126,336$26,647
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$44,531$7,438
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32613$208,471$37,640
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54313$32,588$7,953
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64313$45,825$12,565
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65813$80,017$10,720
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80913$43,367$9,078
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03812$76,652$11,541
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21912$393,435$55,961
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24012$76,913$21,751
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26412$124,106$21,921
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32712$97,223$20,989
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40612$168,438$26,275
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45412$200,095$40,943
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54212$59,318$12,551
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$59,606$11,879
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$57,084$13,161
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98812$77,500$12,210
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$41,193$10,032
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18411$39,820$7,272
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33611$78,293$23,136
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35611$211,529$34,600
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37511$32,023$8,997
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43311$50,206$7,874
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49411$72,449$13,385
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60511$31,720$7,064
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90711$147,475$33,749

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