US Health Care Costs

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

1200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401 · (336) 832-7000

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

The money

$28what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$197.9Mnet income, all sources
9.8%margin on patient care alone
$33.3Mcost of charity care (2.4% of costs)
$127.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
787beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 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
Sepsis, with major complications 871506$45,838$16,850
Heart failure, with major complications 291373$29,637$11,923
Pneumonia, with major complications 193162$31,651$11,753
Lung infection, with major complications 177138$37,264$14,313
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378110$29,056$9,817
Kidney failure, with major complications 68292$34,150$13,078
Kidney failure, with complications 68392$20,655$9,173
Stomach and digestive disorders 39291$21,562$8,373
Stroke, with major complications 06480$43,430$16,623
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64177$23,318$8,164
COPD, with major complications 19076$29,792$10,446
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48176$54,651$17,405
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68974$27,306$10,907
Respiratory failure 18971$34,563$11,929
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06570$30,089$9,586
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27470$73,693$25,578
Hip or knee replacement 47070$52,370$16,083
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30968$17,526$8,065
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37767$48,229$15,032
Urinary tract infection 69067$21,203$8,150
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69867$32,967$14,040
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85367$105,064$38,558
Sepsis 87267$27,357$10,623
Anemia and blood disorders 81265$21,102$9,609
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64062$28,698$11,677
Heart attack, with major complications 28054$41,557$14,686
Pneumonia, with complications 19453$20,539$8,631
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30853$33,509$12,037
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52252$62,399$17,229
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28651$71,453$18,923
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17550$37,863$13,006
Fainting 31247$24,561$8,828
Heart stent 32244$75,361$22,610
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$18,134$8,997
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38935$21,720$8,199
Seizures with Mcc 10034$56,138$16,559
Bowel surgery, with complications 33034$66,758$19,951
Other digestive problems, with complications 39434$26,152$9,590
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95134$14,342$6,398
Lung infection, with complications 17833$23,555$9,364
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32933$121,956$39,330
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87033$123,213$46,999
Back problems (no surgery) 55231$28,448$9,432
Diabetes, with complications 63830$21,072$9,033
Seizures 10129$29,935$8,915
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31429$56,600$16,669
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26728$177,994$40,961
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69928$24,712$10,845
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02327$124,910$42,391
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32127$95,636$27,379
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39127$32,593$12,912
Heart catheterization 28725$40,384$11,063
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44525$34,927$11,177
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48025$63,964$23,655
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20224$27,212$10,088
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26624$214,440$59,171
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07023$43,959$14,007
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46823$80,843$25,291
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20822$75,115$19,449
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25222$96,640$27,418
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91722$47,425$13,708
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98122$120,446$35,570
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52121$71,755$23,109
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$28,727$8,326
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25320$86,656$22,507
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41820$42,635$16,302
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45520$132,472$46,601
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46420$51,225$20,706
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46720$78,687$26,948
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07119$29,491$9,970
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09219$30,480$9,962
Irregular heartbeat 31018$15,405$6,373
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64318$33,852$13,950
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67318$76,354$31,261
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85418$64,005$16,612
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23617$143,018$38,065
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$25,609$12,975
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48317$74,836$20,381
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03616$60,718$15,071
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$35,563$12,344
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03515$76,430$18,740
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$107,687$39,777
Hypertension with Mcc 30415$31,313$13,623
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$18,262$6,771
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39315$50,307$14,583
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46015$102,845$31,306
Cellulitis with Mcc 60215$28,666$13,055
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81115$38,753$12,982
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08314$28,327$12,217
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19114$22,476$8,486
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23414$178,612$44,864
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$113,386$30,345
Heart attack, with complications 28114$29,522$9,873
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33114$50,891$15,697
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53514$18,822$11,522
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61714$43,800$18,817
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$44,129$15,196
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22013$201,189$46,926
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23313$238,744$70,949
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29913$55,609$14,425
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$24,851$8,864
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45413$148,981$46,048
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$67,479$25,165
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$42,553$18,257
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53613$16,093$7,823
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$51,896$16,041
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$18,447$7,942
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00412$216,044$83,364
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06612$30,327$7,780
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21912$253,308$64,103
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23912$86,787$31,063
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37212$28,414$11,032
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37512$24,249$11,171
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44212$23,833$10,634
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$49,930$13,383
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49312$63,485$22,164
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56312$23,648$9,720
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$27,621$10,531
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65812$65,847$15,944
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02411$99,439$29,320
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03911$30,646$10,316
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06911$24,449$8,098
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16411$91,247$28,776
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24011$73,618$22,750
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28311$60,875$24,122
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$37,359$17,149
Appendix Procedures with Cc 39811$47,213$16,282
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66011$43,110$12,120
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89611$60,464$16,681

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