Northwestern Memorial Hospital

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611 · (312) 926-2000

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

The money

$16what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$265.8Mnet income, all sources

−19.8%margin on patient care alone

$48.4Mcost of charity care (2.3% of costs)

$48.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

930beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	466	$123,617	$26,301
Heart failure, with major complications 291	310	$69,736	$16,321
Lung infection, with major complications 177	250	$80,745	$18,924
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	201	$431,072	$87,941
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	172	$69,601	$18,357
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	155	$322,607	$59,686
Hip or knee replacement 470	145	$113,969	$19,429
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	139	$132,480	$27,402
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	114	$67,984	$15,641
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	112	$41,538	$9,968
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	111	$45,324	$12,036
Stroke, with major complications 064	106	$113,744	$23,581
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	103	$285,048	$59,083
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	98	$105,353	$25,335
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	92	$55,410	$12,142
Heart catheterization 287	90	$75,721	$15,211
Sepsis 872	90	$47,094	$12,511
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	89	$36,492	$8,621
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	88	$289,452	$59,840
Lung infection, with complications 178	86	$41,782	$11,350
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	86	$81,901	$19,943
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	82	$67,465	$16,660
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	80	$138,695	$27,737
Urinary tract infection 690	80	$35,427	$9,393
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	77	$63,443	$12,847
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	72	$80,113	$20,406
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	69	$312,873	$47,307
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	68	$42,860	$15,113
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	68	$60,304	$16,378
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	67	$59,068	$14,094
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	66	$90,596	$27,261
Respiratory failure 189	66	$76,932	$15,243
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	66	$89,855	$21,554
Kidney Transplant 652	66	$299,200	$32,084
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	65	$66,472	$16,132
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	64	$162,569	$26,708
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	64	$133,840	$20,225
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	63	$1,798,599	$343,202
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	63	$348,952	$59,927
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	62	$52,577	$13,631
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	60	$49,579	$11,073
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	60	$180,770	$30,487
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	60	$38,094	$9,171
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	59	$93,421	$23,997
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	59	$184,848	$31,077
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	59	$274,066	$56,326
Kidney failure, with complications 683	56	$44,500	$11,095
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	52	$111,082	$20,782
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	51	$52,652	$14,026
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 016	50	$193,305	$68,657
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	49	$213,378	$36,960
Fainting 312	49	$46,937	$10,264
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	49	$353,725	$73,094
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	47	$290,259	$60,557
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	47	$32,628	$10,594
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	47	$121,222	$19,749
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	47	$210,488	$57,872
Heart attack, with major complications 280	46	$100,509	$21,504
Anemia and blood disorders 812	45	$49,604	$11,138
Seizures 101	44	$61,537	$11,656
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	43	$79,669	$16,552
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	43	$40,494	$11,550
Heart stent 322	43	$133,752	$24,366
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	43	$87,682	$20,872
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	43	$128,985	$21,232
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	42	$83,728	$17,769
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	42	$50,960	$13,114
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	41	$281,257	$62,726
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	41	$355,420	$67,856
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	40	$42,916	$12,582
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	39	$88,683	$27,555
Back problems (no surgery) 552	38	$43,737	$10,554
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	38	$176,792	$35,501
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	37	$323,163	$63,677
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	37	$57,283	$12,815
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	37	$255,868	$71,565
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 018	36	$3,326,965	$586,986
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	36	$91,956	$22,062
Diabetes, with complications 638	36	$45,722	$12,499
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	35	$283,078	$50,616
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	33	$66,507	$18,291
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	33	$131,697	$54,821
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	32	$52,205	$12,089
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	32	$32,524	$11,804
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	32	$240,283	$28,745
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	31	$1,647,696	$395,081
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	31	$108,749	$20,244
Diabetes, with major complications 637	31	$83,486	$21,020
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	31	$405,502	$87,247
Lung Transplant 007	30	$906,359	$143,758
Seizures with Mcc 100	30	$123,278	$24,260
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	30	$47,122	$11,718
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	30	$116,932	$23,610
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 073	29	$74,163	$18,505
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	29	$168,643	$34,521
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	29	$122,312	$17,511
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	29	$99,360	$20,521
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	29	$66,937	$21,459
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	28	$113,980	$23,039
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	27	$54,461	$18,444
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	27	$39,353	$11,421
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	26	$445,147	$94,662
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	26	$84,023	$21,141
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	26	$154,792	$20,762
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 651	26	$329,462	$54,201
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	25	$36,358	$9,790
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	25	$179,115	$34,435
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	25	$77,143	$23,537
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	25	$208,468	$39,037
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	25	$124,544	$22,974
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	25	$406,382	$58,492
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	25	$175,202	$30,876
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	25	$78,910	$20,536
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	24	$156,203	$27,450
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	24	$215,379	$35,650
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	24	$223,711	$46,875
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	24	$80,788	$25,317
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	24	$171,074	$35,630
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	24	$74,807	$19,142
Coagulation Disorders 813	24	$98,633	$19,377
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	24	$183,328	$43,771
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	23	$164,845	$40,394
Hypertension with Mcc 304	23	$56,607	$12,884
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	23	$215,128	$44,663
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	22	$655,822	$115,545
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	22	$121,626	$19,158
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	22	$55,579	$14,283
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	22	$146,504	$33,848
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 228	22	$310,257	$76,499
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	22	$210,665	$42,263
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	22	$44,713	$12,432
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	22	$76,773	$30,750
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	21	$196,998	$45,906
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	21	$163,218	$24,128
COPD, with major complications 190	21	$42,024	$12,482
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	21	$261,697	$65,711
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	21	$201,067	$33,456
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 453	21	$493,734	$118,551
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	21	$142,194	$18,550
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	21	$258,181	$55,015
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	21	$100,002	$21,790
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 306	20	$77,721	$16,957
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 457	20	$322,853	$59,578
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	20	$317,487	$59,547
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	19	$52,666	$10,597
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	19	$400,896	$88,411
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	19	$194,964	$44,780
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 268	19	$500,008	$88,746
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 469	19	$128,457	$30,965
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	19	$170,292	$31,534
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 614	19	$193,029	$23,390
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	18	$860,363	$120,291
Headaches Without Mcc 103	18	$49,400	$12,845
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	18	$378,664	$64,753
High blood pressure 305	18	$39,139	$8,864
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	18	$100,098	$16,891
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Mcc 823	18	$332,370	$57,374
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	18	$87,157	$17,996
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	18	$103,941	$19,353
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 014	17	$375,520	$127,186
Pneumonia, with complications 194	17	$35,027	$8,949
Heart attack, with complications 281	17	$66,639	$9,896
Irregular heartbeat 310	17	$25,488	$7,496
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Mcc 335	17	$259,882	$58,513
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	17	$46,564	$11,835
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	17	$71,506	$18,920
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	17	$266,792	$41,855
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	17	$36,438	$12,266
Psychoses 885	17	$65,719	$15,896
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	16	$87,390	$19,576
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	16	$183,507	$46,480
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	16	$109,565	$23,534
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	16	$125,333	$34,322
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 355	16	$83,572	$14,298
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	16	$66,233	$13,836
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	16	$288,752	$54,615
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	16	$141,162	$30,454
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	15	$303,547	$37,728
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	15	$46,157	$9,673
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	15	$564,610	$115,159
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	15	$135,219	$34,436
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 380	15	$102,729	$26,342
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	15	$169,218	$35,511
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	15	$114,468	$22,015
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	15	$104,315	$30,684
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Cc/Mcc 713	15	$99,889	$17,889
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	15	$180,275	$31,195
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	15	$133,322	$32,908
Viral Illness Without Mcc 866	15	$41,027	$13,861
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	15	$62,696	$17,294
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	15	$119,287	$24,548
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	14	$52,570	$7,942
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	14	$117,711	$26,812
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 240	14	$105,286	$29,075
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	14	$108,918	$18,434
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	14	$283,486	$49,271
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 546	14	$58,046	$12,930
Major Male Pelvic Procedures with Cc/Mcc 707	14	$147,394	$30,100
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	14	$291,636	$52,133
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	14	$45,708	$9,904
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	13	$56,842	$12,044
Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures 212	13	$590,545	$141,794
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	13	$32,843	$9,416
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	13	$124,744	$54,308
Major Bladder Procedures with Mcc 653	13	$391,993	$62,493
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 896	13	$61,784	$21,232
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	13	$35,358	$10,334
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	12	$115,973	$24,248
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 303	12	$42,744	$9,926
Chest pain 313	12	$37,840	$8,520
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 402	12	$213,484	$38,335
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	12	$215,205	$61,385
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 607	12	$37,740	$10,282
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	12	$136,109	$15,915
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 661	12	$88,679	$18,182
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	12	$57,363	$14,180
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 814	12	$316,719	$166,509
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 020	11	$422,534	$100,850
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	11	$79,585	$26,576
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	11	$176,969	$33,428
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Mcc 579	11	$183,240	$38,104
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 838	11	$42,899	$22,829
Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with Mc 843	11	$97,466	$21,496
Viral Illness with Mcc 865	11	$57,790	$16,750
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	11	$43,228	$18,047
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	11	$26,168	$7,015

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