US Health Care Costs

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131 · (314) 996-5000

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

The money

$23what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$17.1Mnet income, all sources
4.0%margin on patient care alone
$12.8Mcost of charity care (1.8% of costs)
$13.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
412beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. 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
Heart failure, with major complications 291361$42,717$8,645
Sepsis, with major complications 871351$62,475$13,534
Lung infection, with major complications 177149$49,141$10,856
Stomach and digestive disorders 392130$26,004$5,660
Urinary tract infection 690119$23,967$5,311
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378118$31,212$6,974
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27499$91,725$21,269
Kidney failure, with complications 68386$30,245$5,922
Back problems (no surgery) 55279$30,192$6,678
Sepsis 87279$33,940$7,221
Pneumonia, with major complications 19368$41,516$8,888
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26766$169,420$34,307
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30966$28,045$5,733
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05763$28,303$8,876
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37763$53,297$11,922
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06562$37,478$7,019
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60362$23,112$5,860
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64060$39,523$9,612
Hip or knee replacement 47059$56,388$12,630
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68959$35,900$7,672
Lung infection, with complications 17857$30,377$6,682
Pneumonia, with complications 19454$27,429$5,584
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64152$26,125$5,113
Bowel surgery, with complications 33049$88,869$17,445
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39149$36,478$8,432
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85349$126,086$32,108
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44547$39,707$7,342
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69847$56,810$11,454
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22046$192,127$44,347
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28646$73,506$15,441
Fainting 31246$30,229$5,915
Kidney failure, with major complications 68246$43,165$9,957
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30843$43,288$8,355
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21942$257,330$57,827
Heart catheterization 28742$38,107$8,189
Stroke, with major complications 06441$56,693$13,564
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06941$32,452$6,113
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26641$203,722$45,228
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38940$27,478$5,271
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32939$131,068$33,063
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69939$27,724$6,850
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43536$41,599$11,624
Heart stent 32235$74,491$14,421
Other digestive problems, with complications 39434$28,908$6,917
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41834$53,974$11,951
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54334$31,285$7,035
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56334$26,081$5,851
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66034$40,540$9,243
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91933$49,456$14,290
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20232$37,498$7,347
Respiratory failure 18931$43,786$8,731
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39331$41,223$11,717
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44431$44,717$10,814
COPD, with major complications 19030$35,140$7,221
Irregular heartbeat 31030$22,536$3,837
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32129$104,662$21,919
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48128$68,091$13,524
Heart attack, with major complications 28027$52,908$10,520
Diabetes, with complications 63827$30,168$6,790
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06626$28,248$5,549
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23626$140,014$34,697
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31425$63,724$14,693
Delirium and other mental confusion 88425$29,030$10,280
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$46,690$9,045
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22924$108,734$25,487
High blood pressure 30524$25,985$4,963
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52224$63,115$13,608
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$33,238$6,719
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85423$74,482$13,606
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09222$30,102$6,808
Seizures 10122$27,969$6,963
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51622$57,169$12,949
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03921$45,153$7,516
Heart attack, with complications 28121$35,604$6,075
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$28,871$5,321
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30020$28,808$6,842
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37420$64,331$19,188
Dysequilibrium 14919$23,839$4,932
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43919$28,974$7,400
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44619$34,622$6,230
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45419$158,584$42,534
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53619$26,099$5,178
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55119$37,666$10,951
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60519$32,252$5,944
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19118$28,509$5,528
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20518$50,070$13,054
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$62,422$15,044
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25218$97,631$22,642
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25318$94,487$16,816
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81118$33,873$9,228
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24217$115,296$25,465
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37217$29,729$7,445
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38617$30,403$7,194
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87017$194,532$37,311
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00316$589,932$149,703
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05616$51,469$15,104
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18016$59,425$10,707
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27016$187,981$38,162
Chest pain 31316$24,804$4,729
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39016$17,221$4,163
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40616$103,513$23,933
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46016$121,334$25,259
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54216$51,130$11,481
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65816$55,536$10,572
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07415$40,706$8,319
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17915$30,582$4,977
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21615$332,144$96,659
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26915$140,689$29,916
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$38,941$10,025
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38815$51,363$8,641
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41715$76,337$15,839
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64415$35,252$6,908
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92015$30,787$6,773
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94815$24,701$6,981
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98115$192,725$35,032
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19614$56,986$12,400
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22814$166,878$41,637
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$29,756$7,990
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43814$92,169$15,985
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48014$96,709$23,178
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49314$66,639$15,627
Cellulitis with Mcc 60214$37,219$9,950
Diabetes, with major complications 63714$41,695$11,469
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64314$50,623$11,810
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65914$79,926$16,901
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86214$57,766$13,786
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16413$94,202$17,469
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18113$44,310$7,659
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23413$163,481$46,884
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35613$135,341$27,132
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$88,178$20,627
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65713$64,053$11,986
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86313$24,987$8,354
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$114,406$39,125
Seizures with Mcc 10012$51,259$12,910
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20812$72,276$17,721
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23512$186,099$43,057
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66112$41,349$8,381
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84112$65,440$10,422
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00411$221,914$75,383
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02511$83,192$24,960
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$107,698$23,945
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29211$30,521$5,695
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32711$54,874$15,443
Major Esophageal Disorders with Cc 36911$20,582$6,564
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$52,036$11,561
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43611$35,544$8,122
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55411$20,737$5,399

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