US Health Care Costs

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462 · (617) 243-6000

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

The money

$30what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$9.9Mnet income, all sources
−2.2%margin on patient care alone
$4.2Mcost of charity care (0.7% of costs)
$14.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
240beds

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 871426$49,339$17,673
Heart failure, with major complications 291420$37,872$11,746
Lung infection, with major complications 177228$38,629$14,220
Urinary tract infection 690145$22,361$7,368
Stomach and digestive disorders 392140$20,269$7,430
Pneumonia, with major complications 193136$36,018$11,954
Hip or knee replacement 470132$46,608$17,517
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698123$37,533$14,234
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689118$27,758$10,161
Heart attack, with major complications 280103$47,624$14,690
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60399$20,185$7,893
Lung infection, with complications 17889$29,427$9,019
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54388$27,440$9,434
Back problems (no surgery) 55288$25,675$8,591
Coagulation Disorders 81388$29,629$14,997
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30982$20,712$7,140
Delirium and other mental confusion 88482$42,206$16,423
Kidney failure, with complications 68372$23,551$7,837
Kidney failure, with major complications 68271$38,652$13,225
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64069$38,703$12,092
Pneumonia, with complications 19468$21,808$7,662
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69968$24,513$9,260
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37865$24,667$9,381
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39162$28,812$11,868
Other digestive problems, with complications 39462$22,598$8,624
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64161$19,925$6,958
Fainting 31260$23,540$8,142
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05756$26,413$11,619
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48154$55,995$18,248
COPD, with major complications 19053$25,436$9,910
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30853$34,397$11,579
Sepsis 87253$27,067$9,367
Bowel surgery, with complications 33052$54,815$20,881
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38950$20,284$7,413
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52250$64,151$19,513
Diabetes, with complications 63846$24,957$8,240
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85345$116,572$43,066
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64342$36,929$13,899
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20238$25,311$8,901
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56338$26,314$7,907
Stroke, with major complications 06437$47,189$16,266
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06537$37,775$8,896
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09237$35,187$9,169
High blood pressure 30537$19,430$7,093
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39337$35,173$14,707
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54237$39,179$14,917
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37736$43,274$15,592
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47235$69,066$28,616
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64434$22,452$9,176
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32933$111,909$47,830
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46733$76,281$28,735
Cellulitis with Mcc 60233$32,901$12,502
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19132$22,360$7,408
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81131$43,304$15,021
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33130$44,994$15,470
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46030$82,766$33,472
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46830$48,588$24,848
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05629$60,752$19,579
Dysequilibrium 14929$24,761$6,821
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18429$27,496$9,647
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55129$31,043$13,921
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48028$76,564$27,449
Anemia and blood disorders 81227$23,776$8,705
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17526$39,075$12,904
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44526$31,523$10,366
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17625$23,631$7,242
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53625$23,858$7,197
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66025$39,078$12,384
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16424$42,493$23,514
Diabetes, with major complications 63724$37,622$12,709
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30323$21,048$5,974
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41823$59,876$16,383
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45523$97,475$44,589
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37222$24,171$9,775
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43522$42,716$17,537
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89722$22,814$7,796
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91722$50,128$15,694
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30021$21,631$9,211
Irregular heartbeat 31021$17,389$5,091
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45421$105,951$56,289
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24220$82,505$30,473
Heart attack, with complications 28120$24,982$7,739
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$77,111$25,358
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55420$21,411$7,762
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07419$30,789$9,465
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31419$46,992$17,754
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37419$40,436$18,538
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43219$30,755$17,521
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19618$42,865$16,994
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$60,339$20,445
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37518$28,837$10,773
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$16,712$5,999
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48318$67,808$22,889
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66118$29,137$9,503
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$41,219$14,533
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20517$36,361$14,376
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$55,263$16,698
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94817$26,541$7,244
Seizures 10116$28,198$8,186
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25316$99,687$26,331
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$70,067$16,467
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18315$38,736$14,379
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$30,313$13,548
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43815$50,328$16,322
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86315$25,430$8,732
Psychoses 88515$50,834$20,241
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20814$99,887$29,455
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28214$19,940$7,256
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38814$42,600$13,755
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41914$49,127$15,137
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44414$50,598$14,543
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48214$45,147$13,049
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51614$53,805$17,815
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51914$48,371$17,989
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94714$35,747$10,457
Respiratory failure 18913$42,023$11,314
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$22,699$8,523
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M 54413$22,101$7,524
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60513$29,313$9,169
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$50,155$16,701
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20612$24,049$8,190
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29212$28,937$7,913
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43912$21,785$8,521
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53512$24,567$8,887
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 54612$40,248$11,565
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 56212$40,825$14,619
Urinary Stones Without Mcc 69412$21,839$7,968
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80912$23,065$11,146
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88012$21,698$9,286
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$33,164$16,185
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07311$67,614$14,625
Seizures with Mcc 10011$38,752$17,792
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17911$28,958$8,103
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19511$18,783$5,761
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44111$33,511$16,771
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$27,539$9,986
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$41,617$16,995
Viral Illness with Mcc 86511$26,290$13,814
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91911$45,136$16,686
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$24,739$9,283
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98111$150,066$40,939

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