US Health Care Costs

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · (732) 828-3000

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$97.5Mnet income, all sources
0.3%margin on patient care alone
$68.6Mcost of charity care (5.0% of costs)
$53.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
625beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 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)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871588$186,460$24,890
Heart failure, with major complications 291278$134,840$16,395
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267185$190,546$50,268
Sepsis 872108$103,418$13,212
Heart attack, with major complications 280105$185,378$21,167
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853101$379,532$63,122
Stroke, with major complications 06499$206,609$24,978
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27496$124,048$33,930
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69895$140,078$20,391
Pneumonia, with major complications 19380$146,078$19,498
Kidney failure, with complications 68375$93,126$11,944
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68975$115,920$13,674
Stomach and digestive disorders 39273$95,780$10,374
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64071$167,708$16,516
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06567$143,915$14,000
Heart stent 32266$143,451$22,090
Lung infection, with major complications 17765$159,089$21,510
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23565$385,248$74,267
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02563$343,441$61,075
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48162$159,591$25,228
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02361$389,493$61,694
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23660$241,561$51,238
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32160$245,226$38,593
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37860$115,224$13,390
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30959$90,602$10,860
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64157$88,424$9,778
Urinary tract infection 69057$89,967$9,747
Heart catheterization 28756$94,272$13,613
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21954$477,772$96,046
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26654$351,945$71,487
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28653$251,461$29,959
Fainting 31249$120,176$12,569
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37748$173,833$22,781
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05746$99,822$17,629
Kidney failure, with major complications 68245$139,122$18,977
Pneumonia, with complications 19444$84,700$10,825
Bowel surgery, with complications 33044$186,575$31,687
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31443$208,429$26,515
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69943$94,340$13,122
Seizures 10142$80,098$12,201
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16442$163,731$29,276
Back problems (no surgery) 55242$90,320$11,732
Respiratory failure 18941$105,723$14,845
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98141$404,639$58,475
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60340$83,140$10,839
Anemia and blood disorders 81240$101,458$11,493
Heart attack, with complications 28139$114,469$13,264
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84739$55,136$14,679
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30838$198,321$17,802
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08237$195,242$33,567
Other digestive problems, with complications 39437$91,427$11,570
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05635$172,217$31,633
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$129,927$16,653
Delirium and other mental confusion 88434$136,852$18,832
Coagulation Disorders 81333$133,532$19,975
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22032$279,231$59,309
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29932$163,676$17,859
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48032$200,137$32,198
Seizures with Mcc 10030$198,361$21,701
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20830$278,488$39,748
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38930$84,419$12,514
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81129$190,708$16,807
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87029$577,002$90,111
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00328$1,076,014$253,492
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23328$481,170$105,318
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25328$236,728$36,221
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23427$293,108$54,709
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31527$116,257$11,568
Diabetes, with complications 63827$98,463$11,454
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66027$108,362$18,266
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16526$150,562$21,406
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17526$148,467$15,399
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02425$231,034$45,678
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08525$196,365$28,248
COPD, with major complications 19025$119,750$14,448
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25225$335,151$42,776
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27025$324,334$61,860
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43924$90,272$11,519
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89724$104,824$10,791
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05423$147,636$20,705
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18023$171,008$20,175
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24323$133,735$25,128
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26923$169,074$53,178
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30023$125,504$14,378
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32923$541,203$83,679
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52223$155,044$24,711
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55123$136,732$18,774
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$104,987$22,721
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27122$279,596$53,235
Irregular heartbeat 31022$59,460$8,273
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37522$137,325$18,968
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85422$190,227$27,871
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56321$86,786$12,622
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64321$137,034$19,858
Kidney Transplant 65221$349,877$53,370
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84021$217,736$34,561
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86221$223,368$26,488
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09220$100,428$13,318
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16320$369,587$57,087
Other Heart Assist System Implant 21520$623,761$151,217
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22820$335,171$53,413
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39320$182,183$27,935
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$107,891$19,357
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65920$188,068$31,203
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83420$229,750$59,839
Lung infection, with complications 17819$108,573$11,950
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43519$183,310$21,154
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44519$109,111$15,561
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65819$125,226$22,310
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91919$168,169$20,490
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92019$118,776$12,452
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18418$79,381$17,181
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46018$171,022$38,109
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49318$156,605$29,196
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52118$176,385$32,849
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54318$106,532$13,206
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65718$140,927$20,294
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67318$425,871$66,398
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80918$115,055$17,302
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90718$362,471$53,701
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07417$116,366$12,070
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$105,724$17,295
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09117$299,302$30,958
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19117$70,663$10,917
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$97,867$11,521
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30617$198,316$19,265
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54217$219,453$25,554
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91717$207,391$24,196
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94817$77,305$9,989
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98717$387,132$60,603
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19616$120,758$19,914
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44416$118,624$19,992
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96316$289,059$39,123
Pneumothorax with Cc 20015$125,326$20,059
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21615$524,369$127,134
High blood pressure 30515$85,053$9,091
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32715$214,501$31,199
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33115$123,793$22,355
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37415$206,658$24,541
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60515$86,033$12,160
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65415$194,991$33,082
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$148,788$25,513
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20514$153,622$25,290
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27314$265,127$44,600
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39014$58,089$10,226
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$208,707$23,941
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62114$54,775$16,177
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95614$212,765$45,557
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95714$415,215$133,490
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02613$232,463$48,710
Dysequilibrium 14913$97,179$9,626
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17613$87,461$9,822
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20613$62,985$10,480
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47813$219,095$30,192
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Cc 62913$163,537$30,892
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86313$102,716$12,492
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06112$184,034$29,971
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$155,175$18,782
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24212$214,789$36,497
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 26812$341,289$69,983
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30312$68,041$10,443
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41712$249,722$26,970
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$171,233$25,189
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55612$59,938$9,981
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$198,498$29,426
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84612$161,280$29,025
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02711$212,346$25,989
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$156,064$20,020
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03911$83,165$12,746
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08411$96,209$12,459
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with Cc 15511$129,166$13,251
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18311$125,559$20,077
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20711$351,404$63,836
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21711$282,856$90,595
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22911$162,081$32,981
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator 27611$295,396$73,120
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38811$144,748$19,620
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40611$251,976$35,654
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43311$107,923$12,594
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43811$138,972$18,943
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48211$108,828$17,309
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55411$166,218$24,100
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56411$167,960$19,048
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65011$398,026$61,946
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$156,640$18,983
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86411$58,350$15,193

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