US Health Care Costs

Northside Hospital Forsyth

1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041 · (770) 844-3200

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

The money

$18what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$6.6Mnet income, all sources
−2.2%margin on patient care alone
$39.5Mcost of charity care (6.0% of costs)
$43.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
382beds

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 871281$114,884$17,091
Heart failure, with major complications 291202$65,921$10,738
Lung infection, with major complications 177138$87,511$12,426
Pneumonia, with major complications 193129$68,705$10,191
Kidney failure, with major complications 68298$74,925$11,698
Kidney failure, with complications 68390$49,823$7,958
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68989$61,141$9,049
Respiratory failure 18987$72,005$12,132
Urinary tract infection 69076$43,023$6,792
Stomach and digestive disorders 39267$51,569$6,762
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69864$95,249$12,724
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30958$51,125$6,480
Sepsis 87257$60,843$8,941
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37855$71,615$8,125
Heart attack, with major complications 28049$114,575$12,729
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64048$64,077$9,763
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60347$46,482$6,938
Stroke, with major complications 06446$116,275$14,764
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06546$60,599$7,990
Fainting 31245$49,171$7,505
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64145$47,031$6,296
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46744$213,657$29,039
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28643$117,638$16,884
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37743$105,431$13,884
Bowel surgery, with complications 33042$100,546$17,529
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46842$153,843$20,827
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48140$106,645$14,995
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30838$75,196$10,245
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52236$120,171$15,153
Back problems (no surgery) 55236$50,753$7,726
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32935$193,921$34,673
Hip or knee replacement 47035$139,977$17,779
Pneumonia, with complications 19434$47,349$6,623
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85334$215,281$35,384
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06933$60,020$7,517
Lung infection, with complications 17833$56,338$8,048
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39133$68,951$9,867
COPD, with major complications 19032$52,954$8,637
Heart catheterization 28732$105,452$12,560
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38931$47,213$7,064
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46029$177,153$26,319
High blood pressure 30527$48,004$6,263
Diabetes, with complications 63827$44,183$8,421
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24326$158,771$22,981
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37226$58,911$8,165
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81126$84,831$11,005
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20224$60,980$9,652
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69924$66,594$8,472
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$51,830$9,891
Irregular heartbeat 31023$35,435$6,775
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51623$107,583$14,284
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$72,353$8,717
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09222$43,259$8,203
Seizures 10122$44,896$7,606
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43222$102,483$14,076
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03919$62,546$8,873
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05619$111,803$17,106
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41819$86,697$14,176
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45519$232,105$33,587
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56319$41,850$7,885
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02518$234,474$33,364
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07118$56,845$8,433
Other digestive problems, with complications 39418$46,444$8,893
Cellulitis with Mcc 60218$106,456$11,137
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$216,550$37,088
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$63,422$8,127
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32117$180,888$22,369
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47817$133,473$18,400
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$68,324$10,691
Delirium and other mental confusion 88417$62,420$12,345
Heart stent 32216$147,269$13,638
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48016$161,696$22,177
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52116$138,337$20,500
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91716$51,172$13,639
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98116$339,889$48,728
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07415$63,696$8,205
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20815$181,546$21,965
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24215$206,278$24,630
Chest pain 31315$55,602$6,355
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33115$77,397$13,131
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38815$74,684$11,008
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18014$115,074$12,725
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19114$43,348$7,024
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19614$89,822$13,915
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31414$127,079$15,558
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53614$45,033$6,530
Coagulation Disorders 81314$161,193$21,335
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85414$114,264$15,047
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94814$58,956$5,863
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03813$81,160$11,768
Dysequilibrium 14913$38,572$6,199
Heart attack, with complications 28113$92,023$7,661
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29913$64,619$11,549
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46613$252,966$36,830
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17512$73,626$10,482
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$63,890$8,830
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$43,367$7,398
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37112$81,137$12,716
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37412$160,907$17,581
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$94,386$18,018
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$60,220$8,378
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66012$64,056$10,308
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91912$137,534$19,488
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02711$106,375$17,627
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08611$84,846$10,214
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17611$47,323$9,852
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18611$71,978$11,632
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25411$84,639$12,711
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43511$114,317$19,112
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46511$102,243$13,273
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$71,190$11,442
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51511$179,670$22,027
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51711$91,587$11,054
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51911$93,054$14,045
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87011$422,964$60,208

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