US Health Care Costs

Paoli Hospital

255 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301 · (610) 648-1000

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

The money

$16what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$44.0Mnet income, all sources
0.6%margin on patient care alone
$6.2Mcost of charity care (1.8% of costs)
$13.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
261beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 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 871416$107,338$13,955
Heart failure, with major complications 291323$78,337$9,614
Lung infection, with major complications 177152$94,953$11,563
Pneumonia, with major complications 193120$83,248$9,499
Stomach and digestive disorders 392107$46,809$5,903
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689103$69,704$8,104
Sepsis 872100$68,289$7,603
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37890$63,432$7,448
Urinary tract infection 69089$48,368$5,768
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06584$71,297$7,419
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48181$89,598$14,376
Kidney failure, with complications 68374$56,074$6,436
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28669$113,374$15,525
Fainting 31269$56,446$6,286
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64168$47,605$5,827
Pneumonia, with complications 19463$52,323$5,839
Stroke, with major complications 06462$105,198$13,448
Back problems (no surgery) 55261$62,149$7,014
Lung infection, with complications 17860$57,555$6,846
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60360$48,147$6,330
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30856$66,109$9,327
Kidney failure, with major complications 68254$83,300$10,410
COPD, with major complications 19053$60,525$8,009
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30953$44,362$5,732
Heart stent 32253$95,182$14,463
Hip or knee replacement 47053$70,505$14,351
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69848$82,688$11,492
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64047$68,082$9,308
Heart catheterization 28746$57,360$9,119
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45543$154,827$36,616
Respiratory failure 18942$84,436$8,684
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52242$89,201$14,771
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20240$59,657$7,008
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85338$267,348$38,966
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06934$53,751$5,702
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17533$84,685$9,869
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37733$103,764$13,906
Seizures 10132$60,187$6,397
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24332$87,039$16,646
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38932$52,026$5,685
Bowel surgery, with complications 33031$129,555$17,542
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39131$79,674$9,391
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02529$211,725$30,226
High blood pressure 30529$51,929$5,375
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08328$78,790$9,756
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45427$187,977$45,080
Anemia and blood disorders 81227$57,144$7,119
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09226$70,129$7,174
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$55,010$6,704
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41826$89,671$11,636
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46026$114,050$26,627
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19125$52,236$6,044
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32125$129,726$19,999
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46725$118,327$24,862
Irregular heartbeat 31024$37,385$4,123
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17623$64,115$5,816
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64323$75,622$11,586
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48022$135,262$20,009
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85422$123,926$14,850
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06621$51,165$4,915
Seizures with Mcc 10021$92,225$13,778
Dysequilibrium 14921$48,582$5,648
Heart attack, with major complications 28021$87,488$10,318
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$97,834$17,073
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56321$50,638$6,286
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69921$49,873$7,050
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08620$70,570$9,206
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46820$69,116$20,026
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66020$60,523$9,911
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05719$69,335$10,053
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08219$107,949$17,253
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41919$60,826$12,433
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02318$260,998$37,354
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31518$63,413$6,690
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$34,914$4,655
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$75,184$6,192
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$70,153$7,134
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$184,358$20,559
Heart attack, with complications 28117$66,960$7,144
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31417$96,374$13,869
Diabetes, with complications 63817$60,136$6,416
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81117$65,516$10,013
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$208,749$29,481
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37516$74,327$8,315
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44516$68,464$7,752
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48316$89,068$17,806
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52116$148,961$20,552
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53616$51,858$5,695
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$96,483$18,171
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47215$136,835$20,934
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48215$62,053$11,168
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51715$59,926$11,678
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52015$58,908$10,187
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55115$79,310$12,136
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20614$51,093$6,418
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32914$263,166$34,446
Diabetes, with major complications 63714$65,299$8,798
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64414$54,759$7,274
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03513$96,291$18,463
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18413$45,897$8,426
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$127,455$24,020
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39313$82,965$11,524
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49413$74,637$14,558
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54313$52,471$7,454
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09312$47,998$5,486
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17912$36,802$5,269
Pneumothorax with Cc 20012$55,067$7,705
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56412$66,844$12,205
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68412$43,589$4,354
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$113,332$13,150
Headaches Without Mcc 10311$54,961$5,999
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29211$53,732$6,109
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30011$58,463$7,344
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$80,761$7,403
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43511$93,352$12,547
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51911$87,522$13,979
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56511$49,923$7,379
Coagulation Disorders 81311$132,108$13,091
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$46,307$5,460

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