US Health Care Costs

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

100 Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096 · (610) 645-2000

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

The money

$16what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$47.5Mnet income, all sources
−5.4%margin on patient care alone
$7.5Mcost of charity care (1.3% of costs)
$23.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
370beds

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 871520$113,263$17,951
Heart failure, with major complications 291357$93,251$12,360
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266124$214,654$54,551
Lung infection, with major complications 17797$94,363$14,471
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85391$267,976$45,658
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26789$152,061$44,642
Sepsis 87284$77,616$10,009
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27481$101,290$28,325
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23677$179,089$34,751
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28676$167,794$21,843
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37872$68,513$9,057
Fainting 31270$54,148$8,118
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69870$85,777$14,692
Bowel surgery, with complications 33066$136,916$22,411
Pneumonia, with major complications 19364$88,548$12,885
Stomach and digestive disorders 39264$63,924$8,088
Urinary tract infection 69064$54,720$7,541
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30961$46,802$7,237
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64058$85,812$12,175
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64157$57,889$7,242
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22055$249,180$47,408
Hip or knee replacement 47052$58,655$17,277
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48151$100,946$18,193
Kidney failure, with complications 68351$65,902$8,229
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21950$296,342$66,670
Heart stent 32249$96,343$16,690
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68949$72,096$10,900
Respiratory failure 18947$85,635$11,456
Kidney failure, with major complications 68245$93,475$13,988
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37744$118,431$16,984
Stroke, with major complications 06441$123,399$17,401
Irregular heartbeat 31041$44,277$5,514
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60339$52,458$8,185
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23538$248,138$49,805
COPD, with major complications 19036$75,088$10,885
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06534$81,878$9,611
Pneumonia, with complications 19434$51,252$8,069
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33134$86,569$15,368
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32932$310,063$43,836
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16431$115,134$23,413
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32131$176,245$28,634
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52231$88,148$18,688
Back problems (no surgery) 55231$62,269$8,722
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30829$99,965$11,429
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31429$88,318$17,112
Anemia and blood disorders 81229$60,844$8,264
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17528$83,872$12,883
Heart catheterization 28727$71,138$10,417
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81127$73,542$13,232
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26926$115,606$35,771
High blood pressure 30526$52,010$7,089
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87025$368,434$61,290
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27023$247,590$49,005
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38923$63,038$7,611
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25222$160,970$30,227
Heart attack, with major complications 28022$94,263$14,513
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30621$97,295$15,852
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$105,299$20,772
Diabetes, with complications 63821$60,314$8,766
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08320$95,214$13,114
Lung infection, with complications 17820$62,786$9,790
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45520$115,583$45,167
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46020$90,293$31,783
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$134,977$24,080
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30019$78,618$10,077
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18018$87,497$15,726
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20218$57,075$8,937
Heart attack, with complications 28118$63,179$8,502
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$93,029$14,854
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40618$151,769$26,855
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47218$126,380$25,930
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98218$116,302$19,930
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$109,226$23,650
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25317$92,172$22,407
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53617$49,657$7,729
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00316$913,877$178,956
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09216$64,474$9,602
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16516$88,797$16,953
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17616$64,361$7,659
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56316$61,259$8,242
Coagulation Disorders 81316$85,240$14,136
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16315$199,333$34,950
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18315$65,590$14,295
Other digestive problems, with complications 39415$70,624$8,374
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43515$164,029$16,896
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05714$76,802$12,090
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08614$75,674$11,886
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$124,579$30,217
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69914$49,131$9,282
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85414$138,225$20,068
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98114$300,564$41,990
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03613$59,947$15,805
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$51,566$10,160
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23413$237,598$41,675
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$198,228$29,965
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24313$90,026$21,013
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$59,688$8,907
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38813$78,690$12,989
Diabetes, with major complications 63713$94,881$13,702
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18412$60,907$9,738
Pneumothorax with Cc 20012$64,339$10,133
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39012$55,406$5,741
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45412$137,161$52,820
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$92,275$18,332
Delirium and other mental confusion 88412$65,287$14,541
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94812$59,773$7,024
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00411$370,423$77,810
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04111$100,773$19,357
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$100,269$18,444
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08211$96,608$19,266
Seizures 10111$62,455$8,356
Dysequilibrium 14911$61,024$7,050
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60511$69,904$8,587
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$112,774$15,203

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