US Health Care Costs

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008 · (713) 448-6796

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$72.2Mnet income, all sources
1.5%margin on patient care alone
$208.3Mcost of charity care (9.4% of costs)
$250.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
1,433beds

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 8711,218$80,142$17,637
Heart failure, with major complications 291617$49,869$12,420
Lung infection, with major complications 177231$55,969$14,472
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853229$195,925$44,196
Heart attack, with major complications 280221$65,220$14,735
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274207$119,246$27,825
Pneumonia, with major complications 193204$47,096$12,641
Sepsis 872193$50,284$10,594
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698191$67,282$15,365
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689185$45,217$11,275
Respiratory failure 189158$49,196$11,962
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640153$59,620$12,558
Stroke, with major complications 064141$86,092$17,116
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378141$51,104$10,357
Urinary tract infection 690127$36,862$9,037
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481123$88,958$18,964
Kidney failure, with major complications 682118$58,426$13,239
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065105$54,881$10,216
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377105$80,840$16,017
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60399$39,961$9,701
Kidney failure, with complications 68395$41,458$9,818
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25286$133,982$28,353
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30884$64,794$11,902
Stomach and digestive disorders 39284$41,672$8,907
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52275$97,746$18,682
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87075$217,366$49,640
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48072$102,891$23,264
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26771$158,350$41,152
Diabetes, with complications 63871$40,811$9,712
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39169$60,948$12,750
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81168$56,056$13,714
Bowel surgery, with complications 33063$112,377$22,002
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30962$46,519$8,731
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32160$114,610$26,213
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69959$39,419$10,235
Seizures with Mcc 10058$75,521$17,298
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28657$90,968$21,063
COPD, with major complications 19056$42,988$10,656
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32956$169,212$36,702
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38956$37,898$8,996
Back problems (no surgery) 55255$57,609$9,821
Diabetes, with major complications 63754$63,735$13,397
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64153$39,152$8,939
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23552$214,787$47,629
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31452$79,924$17,439
Heart stent 32252$86,917$16,709
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17551$64,176$12,786
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25351$117,351$23,509
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27051$202,664$43,391
Fainting 31251$47,422$9,465
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98151$183,129$42,438
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02549$199,568$37,366
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20848$82,799$22,834
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39348$69,864$16,204
Heart attack, with complications 28146$54,532$9,794
Anemia and blood disorders 81246$34,908$9,872
Pneumonia, with complications 19445$37,690$9,006
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24244$92,175$30,697
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27143$118,242$32,011
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47242$105,152$24,939
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30041$46,827$10,957
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52141$112,478$24,074
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85440$90,249$18,441
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33139$86,360$17,337
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38838$53,801$13,803
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27337$207,685$38,614
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43237$87,949$18,751
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49337$112,191$23,681
Cellulitis with Mcc 60237$56,421$13,916
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24335$73,966$20,317
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44435$94,271$15,836
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29934$53,448$14,107
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55133$61,444$15,153
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18032$76,709$16,628
Other digestive problems, with complications 39432$46,686$10,263
Coagulation Disorders 81332$64,773$14,086
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08630$49,804$13,912
Lung infection, with complications 17830$43,453$10,142
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00429$346,701$83,298
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44529$70,308$11,203
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45529$180,053$38,436
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46029$152,189$34,628
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67329$126,689$30,327
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20728$180,677$44,460
Irregular heartbeat 31028$32,586$7,901
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43528$85,301$16,431
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17627$42,812$8,880
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41827$89,305$15,407
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53627$37,648$8,663
Psychoses 88527$44,007$13,143
Seizures 10126$60,513$15,648
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23326$305,788$61,468
High blood pressure 30526$45,884$8,800
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91926$69,060$16,214
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00325$594,234$162,614
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03925$57,200$12,885
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16325$171,233$41,438
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41725$117,786$20,903
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44125$56,376$16,812
Heart catheterization 28724$64,032$10,912
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26623$198,477$48,418
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03522$95,100$19,816
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26922$136,675$44,504
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32622$272,431$42,731
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64322$54,737$14,843
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91722$50,635$14,772
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02321$227,942$35,468
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$84,440$16,781
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09221$45,386$10,336
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24421$66,052$16,409
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45421$197,529$53,562
Extracranial Procedures with Mcc 03720$156,995$32,883
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21920$336,204$67,876
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26420$117,553$26,650
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28320$86,231$17,104
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64420$52,106$10,962
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90720$129,123$28,601
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98720$124,131$27,154
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08219$95,905$20,027
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37419$72,117$19,569
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$30,743$7,260
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61719$70,515$19,588
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03818$90,630$14,700
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23918$147,515$31,893
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28218$49,859$9,076
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38018$71,450$17,921
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48318$116,621$23,830
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85618$156,230$31,799
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02717$113,233$23,990
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05417$54,997$13,000
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05617$75,772$20,638
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05717$40,286$12,844
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$50,376$10,548
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18417$50,999$13,094
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33617$78,099$19,748
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37217$46,795$10,812
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38617$41,937$10,089
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48217$72,315$14,631
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51917$99,646$20,264
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66017$78,626$12,106
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$38,884$10,322
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41916$82,295$13,116
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44216$36,952$9,766
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56316$47,528$9,422
Skin Grafts and Wound Debridement for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Wit 62316$79,907$15,688
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$49,466$18,623
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86316$42,197$10,291
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89616$75,854$15,785
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02615$126,602$27,157
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06615$41,056$8,062
Hypertension with Mcc 30415$54,356$11,596
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35615$210,795$41,062
Major Esophageal Disorders with Mcc 36815$68,127$15,179
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46815$85,512$24,408
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Mcc 62815$154,401$33,161
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$37,671$13,744
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98215$91,027$21,531
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08314$53,732$12,976
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09114$68,977$15,055
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19614$53,889$16,382
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22914$128,584$26,209
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23614$167,440$32,220
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 26814$210,190$53,049
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29214$39,837$8,912
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37114$85,057$14,801
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46714$121,583$31,939
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56214$63,593$13,572
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56514$45,901$10,456
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Mcc 03413$156,057$31,704
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20513$75,168$16,618
Chest pain 31313$41,489$8,648
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43313$45,765$10,716
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$48,956$10,293
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49213$152,006$28,292
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49413$88,113$17,027
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$97,801$16,578
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80913$51,176$12,862
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90813$81,605$17,537
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98813$64,764$16,380
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07312$53,428$14,849
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08512$85,130$21,994
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19112$29,101$8,751
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19912$84,219$16,698
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24012$146,593$24,160
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25412$98,430$15,607
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 27212$90,282$22,403
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$45,410$9,688
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$133,252$24,951
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85712$74,033$17,611
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03611$61,294$18,248
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18611$71,137$13,113
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$50,153$11,282
Other Heart Assist System Implant 21511$287,935$73,387
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21611$241,418$63,597
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22011$202,497$45,575
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37511$59,795$11,710
Appendix Procedures with Cc 39811$71,873$15,941
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46311$123,302$37,149
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55811$40,104$9,456
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Cc 62911$105,349$20,824
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$38,293$8,453
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$116,061$35,097

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