US Health Care Costs

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 · (515) 247-4436

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

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$17.4Mnet income, all sources
−24.5%margin on patient care alone
$9.7Mcost of charity care (1.3% of costs)
$54.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
519beds

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 871529$75,365$14,172
Heart failure, with major complications 291241$53,687$9,536
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274169$78,695$22,026
Pneumonia, with major complications 193114$50,306$9,536
Stroke, with major complications 064101$77,001$14,180
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267101$142,690$33,174
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06588$51,450$7,642
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85388$194,653$37,012
Respiratory failure 18985$54,129$9,259
Heart stent 32282$96,030$13,383
Lung infection, with major complications 17779$71,686$12,324
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37873$51,357$7,309
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48173$84,293$14,388
Sepsis 87268$46,913$7,618
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23564$195,506$41,006
Urinary tract infection 69064$38,059$5,908
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21963$272,872$58,097
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64056$64,552$10,829
Heart attack, with major complications 28055$73,237$12,017
Stomach and digestive disorders 39255$38,856$5,968
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23353$274,388$54,558
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30952$29,194$5,865
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30851$49,326$9,319
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52251$76,349$15,220
Back problems (no surgery) 55250$37,422$7,187
Kidney failure, with major complications 68247$63,769$10,800
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26645$181,350$41,598
Fainting 31245$44,841$6,488
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37745$79,546$12,685
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$33,013$6,494
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28643$105,836$15,895
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48042$109,964$21,722
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68942$44,859$8,924
COPD, with major complications 19041$49,057$7,752
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23640$161,232$28,133
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03939$48,808$8,169
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20839$114,149$21,138
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16337$116,179$32,537
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69837$76,700$13,509
Heart attack, with complications 28136$46,177$6,685
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32136$116,100$20,883
Hip or knee replacement 47036$60,835$13,122
Kidney failure, with complications 68336$41,715$7,131
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84736$36,964$9,317
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02335$132,315$38,791
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09234$46,149$7,418
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64133$40,105$6,008
Bowel surgery, with complications 33031$75,239$16,063
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48331$75,388$17,273
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$51,242$9,527
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02529$186,244$32,736
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33129$59,418$12,645
Pneumonia, with complications 19428$35,433$6,032
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22028$185,808$36,708
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52128$72,791$19,832
Irregular heartbeat 31027$20,305$4,214
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32927$219,463$36,142
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09126$78,097$12,964
Heart catheterization 28726$56,121$7,823
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31426$61,009$14,410
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46026$148,313$24,793
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49326$94,500$16,955
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85426$70,914$13,556
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60525$37,603$6,702
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06924$41,294$5,936
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$53,840$10,153
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24324$80,640$15,920
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26924$96,751$29,266
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41824$81,243$11,711
Seizures with Mcc 10023$58,570$13,979
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18423$73,563$8,020
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27023$207,183$37,231
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38923$32,831$6,098
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46723$85,535$23,816
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24222$134,965$26,781
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47222$110,474$21,192
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03821$51,566$11,503
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06621$43,463$5,506
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25321$115,861$18,521
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28221$42,700$5,689
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53621$44,866$5,874
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81121$62,535$10,246
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87021$295,072$51,776
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98121$234,295$44,336
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18320$85,220$12,842
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31520$50,952$7,029
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55120$60,841$10,867
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16519$68,009$14,608
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56319$44,631$6,518
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37118$64,930$12,377
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37418$77,470$13,346
Anemia and blood disorders 81218$47,720$6,334
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08317$60,971$10,164
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$48,556$9,476
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18617$85,609$12,945
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$62,041$7,735
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37217$41,300$7,490
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$68,742$10,221
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39017$22,681$4,315
Diabetes, with complications 63817$45,986$6,188
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08216$82,454$16,717
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18016$83,824$12,694
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$51,071$11,356
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$52,525$10,477
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$36,633$6,233
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00315$585,398$151,221
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49415$68,525$13,511
Coagulation Disorders 81315$74,679$11,635
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89715$36,513$6,188
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02414$91,080$27,137
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05614$94,269$18,148
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16414$81,745$18,429
Lung infection, with complications 17814$38,818$6,859
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22914$113,981$21,881
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44414$66,846$12,349
Seizures 10113$44,202$6,559
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17613$42,681$5,954
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22113$163,142$32,570
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24413$69,184$12,874
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25213$189,095$31,098
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$69,903$12,825
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$102,335$28,054
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 27213$115,055$18,803
Other digestive problems, with complications 39413$33,301$6,847
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66013$53,661$9,550
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84013$141,219$23,747
Delirium and other mental confusion 88413$58,521$11,401
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08712$39,456$6,662
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16612$119,047$29,094
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31712$125,415$42,984
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37512$45,067$8,874
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$69,570$7,992
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45412$172,968$41,399
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91912$76,241$13,277
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95612$132,859$28,418
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$60,177$11,967
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19911$63,667$14,244
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21611$327,895$69,398
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$224,021$38,077
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43811$73,478$13,076
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44611$61,116$6,461
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49211$142,700$22,157

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