US Health Care Costs

Mercy Hospital South

10010 Kennerly Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128 · (314) 525-1000

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

The money

$25what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$41.8Mnet income, all sources
3.8%margin on patient care alone
$15.9Mcost of charity care (2.7% of costs)
$20.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
748beds

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 871515$49,785$13,662
Heart failure, with major complications 291266$36,376$9,207
Psychoses 885240$19,958$9,777
Lung infection, with major complications 177167$39,208$11,610
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689115$25,424$8,333
Pneumonia, with major complications 193106$31,343$9,355
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85398$104,336$33,464
Urinary tract infection 69094$17,606$5,951
Respiratory failure 18992$30,431$8,837
Stroke, with major complications 06487$52,398$14,204
Back problems (no surgery) 55287$21,857$7,112
Kidney failure, with major complications 68287$33,630$10,308
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06584$32,689$7,769
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37882$25,537$7,225
Sepsis 87280$28,542$7,680
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37779$44,901$12,638
Kidney failure, with complications 68372$20,520$6,631
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30970$20,386$5,763
Stomach and digestive disorders 39270$19,000$5,866
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60368$17,631$6,578
Fainting 31266$24,764$6,445
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27460$76,238$21,856
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48160$38,378$14,155
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69855$40,227$11,399
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52253$39,809$14,867
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64049$24,003$9,422
Lung infection, with complications 17848$24,584$7,130
Heart attack, with major complications 28048$43,573$10,987
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05747$23,034$9,409
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30847$29,197$8,874
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64145$18,958$5,818
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39141$25,485$9,549
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54341$18,856$7,894
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48038$63,753$19,352
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66038$24,777$9,759
Seizures with Mcc 10037$68,647$15,528
Heart stent 32237$74,865$12,789
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52137$67,683$20,353
Cellulitis with Mcc 60237$34,770$10,189
Delirium and other mental confusion 88437$26,289$11,321
Heart catheterization 28734$35,666$8,013
Other digestive problems, with complications 39434$18,877$7,070
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08233$57,675$15,728
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05632$30,492$16,149
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06932$23,347$5,943
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37232$24,799$7,811
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60532$23,729$7,540
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26731$107,329$32,551
Diabetes, with major complications 63731$27,734$10,294
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29930$33,994$10,994
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32129$106,552$20,821
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38929$17,814$6,104
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41829$37,904$12,074
Seizures 10128$26,940$6,743
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39328$27,197$11,420
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69928$17,409$7,872
COPD, with major complications 19027$31,374$8,361
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20227$23,275$7,003
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56327$15,736$6,481
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91727$43,589$10,950
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20826$78,854$19,184
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49326$53,920$16,215
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85426$46,661$14,258
Diabetes, with complications 63825$20,124$6,669
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31424$41,348$13,615
Hip or knee replacement 47024$36,756$14,296
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64424$21,958$7,603
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89724$21,201$6,340
Dysequilibrium 14923$19,353$5,595
High blood pressure 30523$21,220$5,653
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38823$27,785$10,098
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48223$29,150$11,015
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37122$32,286$11,978
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02321$167,450$38,445
Pneumonia, with complications 19421$20,451$6,133
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30021$22,567$7,615
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55121$33,703$11,502
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$23,826$6,666
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17520$36,321$9,829
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18020$49,342$12,185
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18420$29,885$7,640
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27020$116,785$34,173
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31520$27,382$6,886
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67320$100,299$27,481
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95120$10,375$4,540
Irregular heartbeat 31019$15,272$4,485
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32919$84,493$28,574
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55619$17,958$6,116
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$42,754$9,956
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08318$31,010$10,212
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09218$16,672$7,350
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44518$24,184$7,865
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46718$72,605$21,245
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24217$75,923$23,661
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28617$56,757$15,137
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89617$54,226$14,018
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$111,938$30,689
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02516$104,294$31,350
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08616$36,909$9,374
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$85,309$23,066
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$41,943$14,128
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03915$31,706$8,209
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24315$52,574$15,367
Chest pain 31315$18,663$5,553
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47215$57,173$21,855
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53615$19,341$6,031
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80815$32,227$15,192
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20514$53,222$12,676
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54214$38,442$12,141
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56214$33,514$10,400
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56514$18,002$7,487
Coagulation Disorders 81314$81,356$14,653
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91914$38,567$13,535
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06613$27,121$5,247
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07413$28,057$7,526
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$26,581$12,369
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$50,032$16,075
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66113$20,803$8,188
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$244,548$50,960
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16312$114,025$33,576
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18312$34,013$11,101
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19112$29,658$9,197
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25312$63,277$17,552
Bowel surgery, with complications 33012$51,891$15,536
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41912$28,099$9,892
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44112$41,622$11,938
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55412$17,423$6,143
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$40,199$11,826
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$43,614$17,125
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08511$57,736$15,518
Heart attack, with complications 28111$31,330$7,048
Hypertension with Mcc 30411$26,152$8,266
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$40,340$11,413
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46011$66,185$25,489
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46811$59,913$19,448
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$37,464$14,434
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62111$31,888$11,256
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$39,608$12,357

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