Mercy Hospital St Louis

615 New Ballas Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141 · (314) 251-6000

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

The money

$21what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$188.9Mnet income, all sources

10.2%margin on patient care alone

$30.8Mcost of charity care (2.6% of costs)

$50.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

782beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	413	$63,530	$15,279
Heart failure, with major complications 291	332	$44,868	$10,507
Lung infection, with major complications 177	208	$51,390	$13,222
Urinary tract infection 690	151	$22,633	$6,838
Psychoses 885	142	$18,825	$10,948
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	130	$25,389	$6,781
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	118	$31,020	$9,400
Back problems (no surgery) 552	111	$30,634	$8,095
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	95	$47,293	$12,051
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	90	$38,411	$10,343
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	87	$21,383	$7,618
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	85	$39,229	$10,355
Kidney failure, with complications 683	85	$28,815	$7,749
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	83	$146,426	$38,309
Stroke, with major complications 064	80	$73,068	$16,241
Hip or knee replacement 470	72	$41,748	$14,655
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	66	$36,203	$8,617
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	64	$62,212	$15,899
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	64	$43,063	$12,987
Respiratory failure 189	63	$43,409	$10,527
Sepsis 872	61	$39,650	$8,717
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	59	$87,337	$24,388
Fainting 312	59	$30,732	$7,201
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	59	$38,788	$8,548
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	56	$23,480	$6,681
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	53	$137,506	$35,923
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	53	$28,462	$6,610
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	51	$78,164	$17,534
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	51	$42,030	$10,539
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	49	$59,688	$13,112
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	44	$30,210	$10,494
Heart catheterization 287	44	$43,328	$9,149
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	44	$58,474	$17,986
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	44	$58,662	$13,959
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	43	$90,858	$22,333
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	42	$45,093	$10,098
Heart stent 322	40	$73,801	$13,915
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	40	$40,948	$13,238
Pneumonia, with complications 194	39	$25,345	$7,506
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	38	$33,148	$12,327
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	38	$31,510	$12,702
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	37	$123,927	$33,126
Lung infection, with complications 178	37	$28,206	$8,025
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	36	$119,399	$30,864
High blood pressure 305	36	$21,309	$6,451
Diabetes, with major complications 637	36	$40,366	$11,358
Diabetes, with complications 638	36	$23,554	$7,485
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	35	$65,183	$18,142
Anemia and blood disorders 812	35	$35,129	$7,882
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	34	$21,903	$8,303
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	33	$42,102	$13,988
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	33	$28,758	$8,784
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	32	$70,153	$17,835
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	32	$145,144	$33,034
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	32	$24,200	$7,329
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	32	$26,456	$7,698
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	31	$34,440	$6,809
Seizures with Mcc 100	31	$49,945	$15,122
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	31	$34,033	$8,148
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	31	$102,878	$20,343
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	31	$107,926	$20,913
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	31	$46,886	$11,326
COPD, with major complications 190	30	$38,873	$9,785
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	30	$56,460	$15,702
Seizures 101	29	$27,329	$7,840
Heart attack, with major complications 280	29	$76,847	$13,188
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	29	$25,486	$8,610
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	29	$79,566	$28,141
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	28	$65,795	$17,925
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	27	$54,936	$10,928
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	27	$28,348	$8,428
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	26	$44,224	$16,604
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	26	$40,955	$13,356
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	26	$26,357	$7,818
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	24	$54,025	$20,082
Chest pain 313	24	$31,190	$6,737
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	24	$24,805	$8,532
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	23	$55,872	$11,463
Irregular heartbeat 310	23	$19,361	$5,245
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	22	$31,498	$8,434
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	22	$51,249	$14,540
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	22	$81,144	$25,231
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	22	$73,048	$22,077
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	22	$58,453	$15,612
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	22	$265,281	$66,621
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	22	$31,551	$7,806
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	21	$31,948	$9,193
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	21	$27,405	$6,867
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	20	$71,506	$18,325
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	20	$57,624	$13,582
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	20	$45,822	$11,812
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	20	$22,204	$7,507
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	20	$160,113	$38,076
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	19	$150,955	$42,418
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	19	$46,418	$11,778
Dysequilibrium 149	19	$28,970	$6,149
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	19	$131,848	$34,642
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	19	$35,206	$11,482
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	19	$19,273	$6,742
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	18	$49,601	$10,516
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	18	$144,743	$37,840
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	18	$54,750	$14,084
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	18	$55,721	$14,280
Headaches Without Mcc 103	17	$23,798	$8,148
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	17	$96,740	$26,444
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	17	$50,106	$13,888
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	17	$48,390	$12,667
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	17	$21,826	$7,159
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	17	$27,204	$8,011
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	17	$18,568	$5,218
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	17	$105,809	$20,864
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	17	$60,537	$17,049
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	16	$31,941	$6,342
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	16	$39,246	$9,244
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	16	$156,921	$48,179
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	16	$59,365	$18,044
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	16	$51,266	$16,584
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	15	$63,653	$17,253
Hypertension with Mcc 304	15	$44,333	$10,370
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	15	$85,968	$25,705
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 494	15	$47,582	$13,303
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	15	$39,707	$12,813
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	15	$43,258	$12,777
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	15	$69,429	$14,838
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	14	$151,112	$34,606
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	14	$132,982	$33,323
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	14	$27,530	$9,335
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	14	$50,698	$12,969
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 478	14	$69,277	$18,995
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 535	14	$31,017	$10,363
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	14	$36,032	$8,689
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 928	14	$198,714	$55,074
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	13	$85,180	$19,356
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	13	$34,834	$7,204
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	13	$39,553	$13,920
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	13	$39,877	$8,892
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	13	$62,259	$18,661
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	13	$100,310	$26,294
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	13	$25,186	$8,384
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	12	$33,659	$6,895
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	12	$58,629	$13,522
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	12	$197,135	$53,838
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	12	$334,583	$62,713
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	12	$136,992	$41,849
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	12	$95,546	$25,029
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	12	$43,046	$15,815
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	12	$18,908	$5,117
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	12	$49,243	$17,356
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	12	$51,240	$12,814
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	12	$77,251	$25,605
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	12	$59,378	$22,103
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 556	12	$23,155	$6,986
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	12	$59,052	$14,159
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	11	$63,662	$11,427
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	11	$38,634	$8,490
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	11	$77,716	$31,113
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	11	$116,923	$25,820
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	11	$97,784	$29,160
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	11	$196,610	$45,254
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	11	$101,203	$30,693
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	11	$26,809	$10,366
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	11	$30,347	$7,432
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	11	$57,513	$12,222
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	11	$100,227	$28,541

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