US Health Care Costs

Meritus Medical Center

11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742 · (240) 313-9500

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

The money

$62what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$90.6Mnet income, all sources
1.1%margin on patient care alone
236beds

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 871637$21,012$19,542
Heart failure, with major complications 291288$12,834$11,844
Respiratory failure 189245$16,668$15,411
Sepsis 872149$11,239$10,432
Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 560137$35,603$32,883
COPD, with major complications 190134$11,158$10,290
Pneumonia, with major complications 193121$13,590$12,574
Lung infection, with major complications 177104$19,674$18,102
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378101$11,580$10,749
Psychoses 88598$14,354$13,136
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60395$9,578$8,818
Urinary tract infection 69095$9,183$8,480
Heart attack, with major complications 28091$15,556$14,508
Stomach and digestive disorders 39286$9,605$8,870
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69886$18,393$16,990
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64179$9,330$8,613
Pneumonia, with complications 19478$9,741$9,207
Kidney failure, with complications 68375$10,062$9,307
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06573$11,577$10,701
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30870$15,851$14,593
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85365$44,771$41,383
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05757$30,407$28,194
Back problems (no surgery) 55254$11,911$11,026
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48152$27,180$25,202
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19151$9,345$8,691
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37751$18,944$17,506
Stroke, with major complications 06449$18,711$17,426
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30948$8,016$7,483
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38948$8,048$7,532
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68947$10,773$9,880
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64046$15,454$14,264
Kidney failure, with major complications 68245$19,473$18,003
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89743$12,296$11,372
Heart attack, with complications 28141$10,164$9,364
Heart stent 32236$19,636$18,242
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$13,515$12,377
Diabetes, with complications 63835$11,076$10,279
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06933$9,183$8,414
Fainting 31233$9,442$8,665
Bowel surgery, with complications 33033$38,349$35,419
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81133$15,543$14,694
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07132$12,705$11,511
Lung infection, with complications 17832$10,843$10,124
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52232$22,663$20,874
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48231$22,737$20,941
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20830$27,327$25,384
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32130$30,308$27,954
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$14,781$13,819
Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Mcc 55929$36,467$33,523
Anemia and blood disorders 81229$9,527$8,716
Rehabilitation with Cc/Mcc 94529$29,986$27,877
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85427$21,012$19,500
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17626$9,737$9,007
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53625$8,763$8,068
Heart catheterization 28724$10,982$10,165
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18023$18,306$16,953
Diabetes, with major complications 63723$19,728$19,328
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25222$39,617$36,520
Other digestive problems, with complications 39422$10,486$9,660
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$20,260$18,663
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98122$32,647$30,130
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$16,936$15,742
Hypertension with Mcc 30421$13,051$12,108
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48021$37,174$34,142
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56321$10,049$9,353
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66021$11,629$10,602
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28620$19,531$18,054
Irregular heartbeat 31020$8,650$8,026
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39020$5,762$5,393
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55620$18,910$17,472
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87020$62,480$57,487
Delirium and other mental confusion 88420$13,252$12,144
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05619$39,952$36,538
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09219$14,641$13,510
High blood pressure 30519$13,236$12,085
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32919$47,222$43,642
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61719$18,611$17,411
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$8,159$7,528
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91719$18,508$17,005
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$26,872$24,539
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29218$7,471$6,891
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$18,958$17,323
Cellulitis with Mcc 60218$15,835$14,660
Seizures 10117$10,392$9,623
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31417$35,115$32,004
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60517$10,806$9,936
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94817$11,644$10,852
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08616$10,704$9,897
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32816$13,713$12,912
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38816$17,704$16,704
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55116$17,791$16,455
Neuroses Except Depressive 88216$7,781$7,127
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$13,890$12,941
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$13,417$12,311
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43915$9,965$9,098
Depressive Neuroses 88115$8,899$8,198
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03914$11,254$10,452
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18414$11,221$10,219
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20214$7,246$6,738
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$10,794$10,009
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$13,342$12,152
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44214$10,716$9,913
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52114$28,751$26,615
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64414$8,455$7,769
Headaches Without Mcc 10313$9,111$8,342
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18613$12,903$12,053
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29913$15,176$13,977
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06612$6,480$6,123
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16412$52,679$49,321
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24212$45,543$42,637
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27012$30,118$27,911
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$9,080$8,315
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37412$24,410$22,499
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$12,875$11,928
Hip or knee replacement 47012$27,250$25,015
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$13,937$12,804
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66112$9,939$9,298
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$16,412$15,309
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$10,150$9,353
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25311$25,413$23,640
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$60,653$55,848
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33111$32,983$31,079
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46011$44,858$41,935
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56411$18,518$17,044
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56511$10,151$9,404
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80911$12,893$12,283
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88011$10,945$10,173
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89611$16,119$14,762
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96411$13,714$12,721

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