US Health Care Costs

Nkc Health

2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · (816) 691-2000

General hospitalGovernment - LocalEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$654,134net income, all sources
5.9%margin on patient care alone
$18.4Mcost of charity care (3.4% of costs)
$30.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
385beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

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 871320$77,985$13,860
Heart failure, with major complications 291260$52,834$9,503
Lung infection, with major complications 177202$68,014$11,927
Pneumonia, with major complications 193156$50,893$9,577
Hip or knee replacement 470106$62,831$13,418
Stomach and digestive disorders 39299$35,077$6,317
Urinary tract infection 69095$31,375$6,284
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68991$44,700$8,375
COPD, with major complications 19077$52,884$8,338
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37872$48,374$7,607
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60372$35,706$6,975
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48171$71,379$13,918
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27469$99,926$22,624
Back problems (no surgery) 55269$33,343$7,370
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30961$33,834$5,978
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06551$44,762$7,501
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26751$141,102$32,709
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38950$33,903$6,739
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69849$57,652$11,306
Pneumonia, with complications 19447$35,068$6,427
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46746$115,565$23,930
Stroke, with major complications 06445$73,529$13,378
Heart stent 32245$117,820$13,307
Fainting 31244$37,418$6,802
Lung infection, with complications 17843$41,676$7,302
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52241$65,172$14,197
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45440$170,994$44,228
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85340$168,093$33,429
Kidney failure, with complications 68339$38,820$6,951
Kidney failure, with major complications 68235$62,502$10,958
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37734$66,320$12,392
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64134$27,254$6,156
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66034$52,861$10,095
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30832$48,320$9,037
Cellulitis with Mcc 60231$53,560$10,608
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45530$134,647$33,190
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25229$100,232$23,375
Heart attack, with major complications 28029$59,162$11,520
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39129$65,053$10,805
Sepsis 87229$43,127$7,866
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32928$162,164$31,013
High blood pressure 30527$35,941$6,093
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32127$138,476$19,640
Diabetes, with complications 63827$37,625$6,990
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64027$51,446$9,439
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56326$30,341$6,723
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69926$40,199$7,372
Other digestive problems, with complications 39425$39,126$7,284
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47225$84,266$20,372
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48325$103,789$17,873
Seizures with Mcc 10024$99,756$18,204
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20824$111,881$18,939
Heart attack, with complications 28124$54,344$7,068
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33124$47,192$12,025
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41824$53,537$12,145
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46824$96,345$18,492
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$50,541$10,432
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30023$43,258$8,010
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$93,343$14,480
Bowel surgery, with complications 33023$85,273$18,783
Seizures 10120$45,046$7,091
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20220$35,484$7,424
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$106,417$19,419
Delirium and other mental confusion 88420$72,557$16,129
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98120$168,335$32,694
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06619$34,546$5,664
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25319$83,810$18,608
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05718$103,760$14,464
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18018$69,607$12,815
Respiratory failure 18918$53,588$9,268
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31518$42,662$7,644
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54318$32,953$7,892
Diabetes, with major complications 63718$46,752$10,035
Irregular heartbeat 31017$27,430$4,735
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$58,633$10,898
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$58,681$12,268
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Cc/Mcc 71316$45,263$10,587
Anemia and blood disorders 81216$32,818$7,095
Coagulation Disorders 81316$59,367$11,318
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87016$270,528$48,203
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26915$150,824$28,276
Heart catheterization 28715$56,538$8,478
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51915$40,911$13,957
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60515$33,164$7,461
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24314$87,776$16,003
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27014$184,055$38,707
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38814$62,354$10,316
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46014$134,696$24,906
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46914$89,672$19,709
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62114$29,024$11,523
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65914$77,523$16,884
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81114$54,047$10,355
Psychoses 88514$44,029$10,286
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$83,144$12,076
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94814$36,583$6,379
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$47,448$9,076
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05613$140,206$24,513
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18313$58,177$11,445
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$31,562$6,741
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$25,217$5,037
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49313$81,418$17,277
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53613$23,190$5,664
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07412$39,380$7,894
Dysequilibrium 14912$41,705$5,988
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19112$42,571$6,687
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28612$69,330$16,208
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52112$84,393$18,757
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$68,930$12,874
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$55,409$11,634
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$64,781$12,801
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23311$263,388$58,234
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$58,700$5,816
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$62,441$12,541
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55111$37,540$11,258
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$61,956$12,783

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