Rush University Medical Center

1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612 · (312) 942-5000

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

The money

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

$412.4Mnet income, all sources

−5.3%margin on patient care alone

$25.3Mcost of charity care (1.8% of costs)

$28.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

608beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	221	$73,075	$27,825
Heart failure, with major complications 291	189	$38,009	$17,941
Stroke, with major complications 064	121	$75,251	$26,225
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	120	$43,692	$20,661
Hip or knee replacement 470	100	$73,066	$24,139
Lung infection, with major complications 177	77	$44,210	$21,402
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	74	$111,268	$45,383
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	71	$175,904	$55,914
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	69	$41,989	$21,320
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	66	$121,816	$54,339
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	64	$31,279	$13,994
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	61	$175,208	$78,844
Kidney failure, with complications 683	59	$30,697	$12,610
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	58	$132,242	$38,475
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	57	$48,442	$15,170
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	57	$163,432	$79,499
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	55	$56,977	$31,631
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	55	$33,587	$17,648
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	55	$73,654	$29,661
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	53	$129,299	$45,468
Respiratory failure 189	52	$41,125	$16,492
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	51	$39,848	$19,901
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	48	$39,842	$18,711
Seizures 101	48	$27,632	$13,444
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	47	$37,617	$14,954
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	47	$33,551	$11,813
Back problems (no surgery) 552	45	$28,096	$14,315
Sepsis 872	44	$35,523	$14,879
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	43	$66,438	$30,905
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	42	$162,584	$74,565
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	41	$106,894	$55,191
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	41	$89,374	$38,467
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	40	$31,185	$14,639
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	39	$67,067	$28,023
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	39	$27,040	$12,400
Anemia and blood disorders 812	39	$33,850	$14,184
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	39	$169,592	$60,598
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	38	$73,764	$28,881
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	38	$47,690	$21,701
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	38	$137,549	$41,050
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	37	$45,669	$20,258
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 457	37	$211,363	$70,196
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	37	$22,201	$11,094
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	37	$33,432	$17,621
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	36	$22,020	$10,511
Fainting 312	36	$32,502	$12,571
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	35	$88,843	$33,111
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	33	$33,615	$13,840
Urinary tract infection 690	33	$26,193	$11,454
Heart catheterization 287	32	$50,547	$14,375
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	32	$90,395	$33,592
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	32	$31,515	$12,577
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	31	$52,962	$22,085
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	31	$39,046	$15,685
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	31	$75,398	$26,837
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	31	$54,830	$25,115
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	30	$231,947	$70,962
Kidney Transplant 652	30	$250,371	$44,135
Heart attack, with major complications 280	29	$74,712	$22,858
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	28	$51,460	$23,259
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	28	$70,920	$27,743
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	27	$187,233	$85,048
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	27	$75,909	$29,034
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	27	$79,884	$23,710
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	27	$118,350	$56,864
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	27	$32,221	$15,832
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	27	$75,111	$26,795
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	25	$196,983	$65,849
Diabetes, with complications 638	25	$28,296	$12,899
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	25	$40,583	$14,441
Pneumonia, with complications 194	24	$22,665	$10,902
Heart stent 322	24	$86,878	$24,809
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	24	$29,362	$13,629
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	24	$122,348	$36,190
Lung infection, with complications 178	23	$27,384	$14,111
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	23	$88,258	$34,803
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	23	$264,972	$99,071
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	23	$165,512	$48,259
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	23	$67,457	$27,836
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	22	$129,768	$34,239
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	22	$170,555	$60,877
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	22	$94,097	$37,664
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	22	$55,807	$17,049
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	22	$84,778	$31,304
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	22	$86,346	$57,390
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	22	$146,609	$76,550
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	22	$57,305	$26,390
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	22	$76,267	$29,029
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	21	$49,744	$24,201
Seizures with Mcc 100	21	$81,617	$27,718
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	21	$49,617	$17,556
Knee Procedures Without Principal Diagnosis of Infection Without Cc/Mcc 489	21	$36,463	$15,240
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	20	$510,629	$258,442
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	20	$52,955	$19,655
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	20	$180,420	$79,512
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	20	$32,247	$14,175
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	20	$101,154	$39,188
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	20	$83,595	$28,100
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	20	$55,951	$24,066
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	20	$75,287	$27,679
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	19	$29,541	$16,445
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	19	$59,256	$25,823
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 451	19	$109,892	$40,435
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	19	$70,613	$23,366
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	19	$128,774	$44,701
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	18	$142,426	$45,460
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	18	$95,751	$26,699
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	18	$48,872	$21,928
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	18	$50,296	$17,154
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	18	$36,457	$13,304
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	18	$93,794	$29,496
Diabetes, with major complications 637	18	$42,361	$18,056
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	18	$51,992	$32,486
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	17	$32,485	$15,212
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	17	$58,488	$25,425
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	17	$41,045	$22,376
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	17	$42,613	$13,214
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	17	$86,902	$30,305
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	16	$96,237	$29,037
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	16	$94,502	$30,355
Headaches Without Mcc 103	16	$33,103	$12,573
COPD, with major complications 190	16	$25,020	$14,733
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	16	$154,472	$62,053
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	16	$24,834	$15,117
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	16	$140,771	$41,512
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	16	$48,711	$19,316
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	15	$279,609	$132,311
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	15	$30,720	$13,091
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	15	$78,394	$22,698
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 471	15	$129,826	$59,857
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	15	$90,177	$26,721
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	15	$47,947	$22,450
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	15	$283,275	$90,380
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	15	$59,042	$23,244
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	15	$136,696	$69,474
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	15	$128,820	$43,911
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	14	$125,148	$50,553
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	14	$50,738	$23,236
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	14	$268,304	$97,038
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	14	$78,966	$27,328
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	14	$202,437	$55,849
Heart attack, with complications 281	14	$34,641	$12,309
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	14	$106,472	$33,525
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	14	$41,205	$21,892
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 453	14	$315,023	$121,100
Knee Procedures Without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc/Mcc 488	14	$62,628	$25,014
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 621	14	$52,592	$22,984
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	14	$76,056	$36,316
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	13	$42,420	$29,275
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	13	$29,441	$13,103
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	13	$159,235	$74,179
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	13	$168,921	$67,801
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	13	$112,987	$34,902
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 463	13	$337,554	$114,799
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 469	13	$111,224	$49,512
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	13	$73,063	$32,346
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	13	$69,824	$25,322
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	13	$25,775	$13,923
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	13	$64,671	$18,047
Coagulation Disorders 813	13	$68,621	$33,338
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	13	$39,630	$14,024
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	13	$48,633	$20,624
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	12	$44,876	$29,153
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	12	$134,139	$37,455
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 427	12	$232,144	$85,345
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 478	12	$79,320	$29,538
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 517	12	$47,241	$18,827
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	12	$90,176	$30,945
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Mcc 823	12	$235,789	$76,281
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	12	$230,096	$72,923
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	12	$23,710	$11,240
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	12	$137,966	$48,306
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	11	$96,969	$45,847
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures with Cc 144	11	$78,125	$21,772
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	11	$113,526	$41,792
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	11	$72,487	$22,053
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 614	11	$113,601	$33,433
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	11	$23,246	$12,635

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