Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29203 · (803) 296-2548

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

The money

$25what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

−$2.8Mnet income, all sources

10.9%margin on patient care alone

$40.6Mcost of charity care (4.0% of costs)

$80.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

603beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	368	$75,637	$20,336
Heart failure, with major complications 291	224	$46,680	$13,346
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	130	$114,356	$28,958
Stroke, with major complications 064	116	$93,909	$19,887
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	111	$182,722	$51,179
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	86	$197,000	$49,321
Lung infection, with major complications 177	84	$57,243	$16,001
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	72	$40,939	$11,186
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	67	$78,947	$21,143
Heart attack, with major complications 280	65	$57,542	$15,540
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	61	$136,633	$29,134
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	60	$216,201	$45,948
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	56	$71,209	$21,353
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	56	$95,918	$18,961
Respiratory failure 189	53	$49,202	$12,819
Heart stent 322	53	$106,325	$20,394
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	50	$239,127	$57,612
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	47	$24,382	$9,032
Fainting 312	46	$28,044	$9,313
Heart catheterization 287	42	$46,659	$12,217
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	41	$44,089	$13,220
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	41	$55,400	$14,278
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	40	$44,202	$13,547
Seizures with Mcc 100	39	$96,993	$22,209
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	39	$54,738	$15,689
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	38	$160,573	$40,505
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	37	$40,372	$12,958
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	36	$105,578	$22,688
Back problems (no surgery) 552	36	$45,021	$10,660
Seizures 101	35	$39,706	$10,184
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	34	$55,764	$16,041
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	33	$143,876	$29,295
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	33	$117,824	$28,588
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	31	$45,758	$12,908
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	31	$53,279	$17,014
Kidney failure, with complications 683	31	$34,246	$10,753
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	30	$120,649	$21,248
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	30	$28,222	$8,993
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	29	$188,461	$43,226
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	29	$37,368	$10,637
Heart attack, with complications 281	28	$43,285	$10,753
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	26	$50,109	$17,695
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	25	$100,814	$25,943
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	25	$180,326	$33,272
Irregular heartbeat 310	25	$17,148	$7,885
Urinary tract infection 690	25	$27,553	$8,907
Sepsis 872	25	$35,140	$11,429
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	24	$35,476	$9,865
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	24	$130,098	$25,257
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	24	$40,463	$12,741
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	23	$33,347	$10,847
Diabetes, with major complications 637	23	$44,417	$14,127
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	22	$717,123	$181,941
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 041	22	$130,741	$26,809
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	22	$58,396	$13,564
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	22	$106,035	$21,273
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	22	$166,366	$39,214
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	21	$439,421	$87,647
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	21	$117,695	$22,193
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	20	$65,457	$17,159
Anemia and blood disorders 812	20	$37,122	$10,227
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	19	$65,871	$18,307
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	19	$218,668	$34,889
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	19	$102,014	$21,759
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	19	$294,090	$66,078
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	18	$42,933	$11,100
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	18	$37,590	$16,075
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	18	$314,406	$59,668
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	18	$133,708	$27,422
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	18	$41,650	$11,133
Diabetes, with complications 638	18	$23,946	$10,659
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	17	$67,038	$13,415
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	17	$253,713	$57,764
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	17	$1,377,632	$323,776
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	17	$27,877	$9,270
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	16	$43,216	$11,115
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	16	$57,605	$14,586
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	16	$58,362	$13,227
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	16	$182,860	$40,268
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	16	$127,779	$21,624
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	16	$137,581	$42,581
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	16	$373,539	$76,077
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	15	$153,903	$21,750
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	15	$41,595	$11,546
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	15	$405,936	$86,875
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	15	$41,269	$13,081
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	14	$61,007	$12,871
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	13	$443,308	$135,520
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 244	13	$97,372	$22,012
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	13	$53,079	$18,269
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	13	$182,823	$37,756
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	13	$255,854	$52,359
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	13	$140,230	$29,507
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	13	$105,826	$20,828
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	12	$104,958	$15,401
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 040	12	$158,137	$34,027
Lung infection, with complications 178	12	$37,793	$10,172
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	12	$102,783	$28,244
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	12	$255,136	$58,724
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and Mcc 275	12	$327,496	$61,521
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	12	$69,394	$18,824
High blood pressure 305	12	$25,555	$8,680
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 317	12	$249,659	$55,749
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	12	$19,988	$9,070
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	12	$45,464	$17,505
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	12	$66,149	$17,085
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	12	$81,187	$17,229
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	12	$65,928	$15,394
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	12	$68,552	$25,282
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	12	$41,071	$15,855
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	12	$170,396	$40,523
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	11	$122,254	$21,105
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	11	$41,526	$11,264
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	11	$72,766	$17,475
COPD, with major complications 190	11	$46,891	$13,194
Other Heart Assist System Implant 215	11	$413,382	$109,768
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	11	$156,839	$38,209
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	11	$30,256	$9,771
Coagulation Disorders 813	11	$52,323	$14,387
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	11	$120,200	$26,997

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