US Health Care Costs

Mercy Hospital Springfield

2115 S. Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 · (417) 820-2000

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$224.5Mnet income, all sources
14.9%margin on patient care alone
$26.8Mcost of charity care (2.8% of costs)
$45.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
621beds

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 871527$64,224$14,180
Heart failure, with major complications 291251$35,863$9,744
Pneumonia, with major complications 193147$42,815$10,178
Lung infection, with major complications 177129$49,145$12,117
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853111$147,333$34,575
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378104$33,725$7,785
Sepsis 872100$37,213$8,152
Urinary tract infection 69083$28,265$6,646
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48177$60,366$14,319
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68976$39,147$9,354
Respiratory failure 18975$37,153$9,400
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06573$35,033$7,953
Kidney failure, with complications 68371$30,096$7,240
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60365$25,225$7,178
Kidney failure, with major complications 68261$40,482$10,972
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30960$23,404$6,300
Heart stent 32256$80,969$13,253
Stomach and digestive disorders 39254$26,123$6,727
Pneumonia, with complications 19453$30,131$6,744
Heart catheterization 28751$44,965$8,374
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64148$26,805$6,525
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37747$53,002$12,914
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52245$61,204$14,818
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26744$119,744$32,359
Stroke, with major complications 06443$66,620$14,809
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69842$38,291$11,986
Hip or knee replacement 47041$46,623$13,532
Psychoses 88541$33,835$10,172
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32940$113,990$31,701
Bowel surgery, with complications 33040$63,273$16,444
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37139$63,644$15,334
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30838$35,303$9,548
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20837$77,562$18,760
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27437$87,673$22,019
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06936$28,434$6,622
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33136$44,143$12,165
Fainting 31235$29,852$7,079
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37235$31,437$7,976
High blood pressure 30534$25,847$6,329
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64034$45,269$9,802
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17532$43,749$10,272
Heart attack, with major complications 28032$56,016$11,737
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85431$58,191$14,650
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32130$108,516$20,383
Seizures with Mcc 10028$69,220$15,335
Irregular heartbeat 31028$18,574$5,154
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39128$40,572$9,691
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23427$214,805$35,037
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31427$63,997$14,863
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48227$49,292$11,623
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28626$64,621$15,630
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38926$23,937$6,605
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46026$75,711$26,360
Lung infection, with complications 17825$30,806$7,859
Diabetes, with major complications 63725$43,363$10,796
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02524$137,534$31,042
Seizures 10124$22,650$7,370
Heart attack, with complications 28124$39,887$7,358
Chest pain 31324$25,167$6,569
Back problems (no surgery) 55223$29,828$7,705
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45522$94,393$32,232
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49322$63,399$16,705
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61722$48,258$13,981
Diabetes, with complications 63822$39,041$7,187
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46821$85,985$18,477
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05720$42,986$10,087
COPD, with major complications 19020$44,819$8,660
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26620$142,900$40,988
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$77,634$18,812
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89720$24,855$7,031
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19119$28,755$6,914
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23619$167,801$27,519
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41819$60,454$12,018
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43919$32,416$6,996
Cellulitis with Mcc 60219$40,308$11,302
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66019$37,143$10,110
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$30,340$8,052
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16418$124,923$17,759
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22018$170,418$36,003
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23318$270,479$54,959
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$72,308$17,358
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44518$33,063$8,469
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$188,027$43,992
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06617$34,895$5,932
Dysequilibrium 14917$23,929$6,392
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17617$29,887$6,825
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$30,004$8,227
Anemia and blood disorders 81217$40,021$7,310
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08216$57,121$16,147
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$28,043$7,757
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$66,772$14,596
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43316$38,981$8,223
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02315$123,834$38,509
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$44,045$10,198
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$62,325$17,835
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$45,165$11,469
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55615$29,085$6,779
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02614$80,551$20,516
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20714$231,404$50,304
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24214$74,530$23,880
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25214$112,783$25,788
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44214$27,162$7,574
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64414$27,195$8,258
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80914$48,081$9,280
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05413$49,392$10,594
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$54,651$13,380
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16313$131,838$30,718
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21913$228,834$53,808
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$22,774$5,082
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39313$30,366$11,593
Other digestive problems, with complications 39413$26,142$7,656
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44113$45,144$13,172
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46713$84,862$23,544
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03912$51,943$8,780
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09212$31,254$8,041
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18412$37,839$8,312
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22912$100,887$21,712
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24012$72,121$18,860
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24412$51,939$13,146
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80812$67,499$15,518
Coagulation Disorders 81312$78,204$22,093
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88012$24,958$7,631
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95112$16,199$5,282
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98112$152,268$35,514
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$46,498$12,508
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$87,328$27,041
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32711$60,780$17,264
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38811$37,112$10,809
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41711$83,661$16,681
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$57,020$12,176
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45411$96,168$45,808
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51611$52,011$14,237
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$75,092$14,642
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96311$115,704$21,859

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