US Health Care Costs

Northwest Medical Center

6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 · (520) 469-8100

General hospitalProprietaryEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$10what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$17.6Mnet income, all sources
5.0%margin on patient care alone
$4.9Mcost of charity care (1.6% of costs)
$15.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
252beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024.

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 871275$103,657$14,362
Heart failure, with major complications 291155$74,582$9,664
Heart attack, with major complications 28083$107,757$11,929
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37868$68,722$7,568
Pneumonia, with major complications 19366$72,025$9,854
Stomach and digestive disorders 39265$52,185$6,112
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27451$203,346$24,213
Lung infection, with major complications 17750$79,233$12,377
Heart stent 32248$187,142$15,118
Sepsis 87247$61,310$7,675
Bowel surgery, with complications 33046$183,539$18,109
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85343$266,469$33,166
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37742$103,927$13,047
Urinary tract infection 69039$50,438$6,168
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26738$217,224$36,298
Fainting 31238$54,401$6,835
Heart attack, with complications 28136$62,160$7,339
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68936$63,896$8,781
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48135$131,168$15,041
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52235$128,425$15,886
Kidney failure, with major complications 68234$82,829$10,975
Kidney failure, with complications 68333$56,335$6,604
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30932$44,582$6,151
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39131$83,758$9,875
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64031$62,942$9,965
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38928$45,314$6,146
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64128$42,947$5,845
COPD, with major complications 19027$78,608$8,126
Stroke, with major complications 06426$104,502$13,999
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06526$77,117$7,482
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41826$122,665$12,476
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69826$102,544$11,900
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16325$288,840$35,140
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16425$222,727$19,849
Chest pain 31325$60,499$5,617
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30824$103,638$10,434
Other digestive problems, with complications 39424$50,304$7,276
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$74,752$10,386
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24422$161,101$13,784
Irregular heartbeat 31022$35,805$4,415
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28621$137,010$16,664
Hip or knee replacement 47021$119,735$14,340
Heart catheterization 28720$77,354$8,603
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32120$261,489$21,519
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32920$277,603$33,329
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41920$130,711$10,805
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06919$70,671$6,127
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33119$157,824$13,171
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$26,981$4,407
Back problems (no surgery) 55219$61,352$7,406
Pneumonia, with complications 19418$44,123$6,196
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44518$86,838$8,517
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31417$115,732$15,302
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48017$180,728$21,588
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23316$491,233$61,531
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23616$346,223$31,331
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$236,438$26,379
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65816$189,301$10,835
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28215$60,687$5,646
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41715$145,162$18,146
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44415$76,923$12,506
Lung infection, with complications 17814$65,397$7,705
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22014$460,721$41,689
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24314$175,325$17,288
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$61,822$6,926
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66114$90,233$8,032
Seizures 10113$60,067$7,224
Dysequilibrium 14913$66,356$5,892
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23513$383,678$45,120
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53613$53,552$5,952
Diabetes, with major complications 63713$80,804$11,135
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$360,921$50,078
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17612$33,680$6,125
High blood pressure 30512$53,793$5,827
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60312$40,456$6,790
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69912$58,184$8,043
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85412$133,711$14,580
Seizures with Mcc 10011$107,940$13,615
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32811$144,357$12,523
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$88,577$14,987
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44111$92,694$14,480
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46711$186,177$26,194
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55611$46,652$6,435
Anemia and blood disorders 81211$60,847$7,317
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$80,741$11,005
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$60,078$6,144

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