US Health Care Costs

Northwestern Medicine McHenry

4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 · (815) 344-5000

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$25.7Mnet income, all sources
−3.8%margin on patient care alone
$14.9Mcost of charity care (2.2% of costs)
$30.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
332beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending August 2025. 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 871621$71,758$16,141
Heart failure, with major complications 291446$51,056$10,364
Lung infection, with major complications 177223$60,835$13,778
Sepsis 872117$39,125$9,225
Kidney failure, with complications 683116$38,523$7,186
Respiratory failure 189115$50,675$11,397
Stomach and digestive disorders 392109$37,769$7,402
Kidney failure, with major complications 682109$57,077$13,014
Pneumonia, with major complications 19395$48,582$13,289
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68995$41,329$9,222
Urinary tract infection 69092$36,185$6,771
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37891$47,894$8,487
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48187$95,078$16,811
Stroke, with major complications 06482$77,228$15,263
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69880$54,436$14,553
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85379$170,158$38,363
Psychoses 88579$37,952$11,533
Lung infection, with complications 17876$44,362$8,022
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37773$71,266$14,263
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64071$49,906$11,935
Pneumonia, with complications 19468$36,395$7,744
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06567$54,349$7,912
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30967$35,306$6,509
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27460$128,678$26,134
COPD, with major complications 19059$40,410$8,928
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54359$43,407$8,454
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26658$237,959$47,416
Back problems (no surgery) 55258$42,315$8,383
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38957$34,711$6,714
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60357$30,044$8,474
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05753$43,503$10,758
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28652$95,634$18,029
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39151$46,810$11,769
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69950$38,940$8,480
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19149$33,872$6,829
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20249$36,799$8,332
Heart attack, with major complications 28049$81,492$16,252
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64149$35,725$6,227
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05647$74,571$19,258
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30843$42,790$10,554
Heart stent 32243$111,257$18,518
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48043$128,351$27,449
Heart catheterization 28742$65,863$10,379
High blood pressure 30542$36,092$6,831
Fainting 31242$40,369$7,127
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52240$98,157$17,676
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39339$64,377$12,947
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20836$117,331$22,089
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31436$68,654$17,559
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32936$150,707$33,948
Hip or knee replacement 47036$88,270$16,596
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17535$65,459$11,088
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64335$57,047$13,927
Other digestive problems, with complications 39434$40,677$11,759
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54233$57,974$12,908
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32132$138,625$26,622
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17631$38,042$7,546
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46731$141,746$25,310
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67331$89,753$28,781
Coagulation Disorders 81331$53,571$12,365
Delirium and other mental confusion 88431$39,697$12,573
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30030$45,782$8,737
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18028$67,291$13,895
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81128$65,198$16,282
Anemia and blood disorders 81228$40,831$7,475
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07427$46,346$8,362
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64427$35,773$9,818
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06926$46,856$6,610
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08226$76,510$18,645
Bowel surgery, with complications 33026$96,837$22,035
Cellulitis with Mcc 60226$43,415$11,325
Diabetes, with major complications 63726$64,045$11,173
Diabetes, with complications 63825$30,618$6,897
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23324$387,314$72,875
Hypertension with Mcc 30424$56,058$17,393
Irregular heartbeat 31024$23,339$4,703
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39024$25,929$4,769
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43224$76,369$19,744
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89724$32,213$6,978
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24323$76,670$18,308
Seizures with Mcc 10022$69,733$17,373
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$96,529$16,842
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43522$63,680$15,130
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09121$63,470$13,881
Heart attack, with complications 28121$49,100$12,102
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29921$64,182$15,664
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37421$80,871$15,703
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38821$53,210$11,501
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44121$76,433$14,166
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91921$57,138$15,673
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08620$59,628$10,508
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09220$40,260$9,728
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16419$127,073$21,192
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20519$72,274$19,553
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23519$288,056$41,956
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52119$113,277$22,001
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85419$95,485$16,122
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08318$50,233$10,752
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46818$127,698$30,750
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91718$77,413$15,010
Dysequilibrium 14917$48,246$6,142
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23617$250,685$44,445
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$60,514$13,376
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89617$54,540$13,280
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$150,065$36,412
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02516$301,537$71,701
Seizures 10116$47,048$7,354
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$38,164$8,293
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43916$43,365$7,115
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44516$55,616$9,844
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55116$66,229$19,598
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80816$58,227$17,390
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87016$223,919$53,329
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92016$37,092$8,235
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06215$111,115$14,675
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16615$80,010$35,101
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26415$135,844$25,373
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41715$122,368$18,259
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07114$51,162$14,277
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08514$96,102$20,183
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$37,272$8,848
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49314$105,929$16,988
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$132,650$28,753
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60513$36,038$7,379
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66013$79,231$10,860
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86213$55,661$14,616
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$40,666$14,191
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22912$116,083$24,607
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29212$36,874$7,065
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37512$56,201$9,585
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38012$63,608$14,918
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43312$50,601$10,908
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47212$200,860$42,401
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M 54412$27,490$5,890
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56312$46,354$7,062
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65912$106,127$19,438
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91812$34,009$6,898
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94812$30,597$9,023
Headaches Without Mcc 10311$45,371$9,775
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18411$42,381$8,178
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19511$35,444$9,763
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19611$91,604$15,241
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27011$235,803$39,707
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35611$188,575$36,520
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80911$37,828$11,194
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90711$107,500$26,944
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95111$22,068$4,896

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