US Health Care Costs

Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 · (678) 843-7001

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

The money

$24what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$88.3Mnet income, all sources
7.2%margin on patient care alone
$14.5Mcost of charity care (2.4% of costs)
$45.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
370beds

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)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871269$65,700$14,234
Heart failure, with major complications 291227$42,461$9,329
Lung infection, with major complications 177117$45,013$11,585
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274115$49,545$22,439
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21971$233,218$63,682
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37866$34,614$7,027
Stomach and digestive disorders 39262$25,965$5,962
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85362$201,867$56,034
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69860$40,370$12,352
Sepsis 87258$36,477$7,463
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26657$156,958$45,657
Pneumonia, with major complications 19356$39,503$9,170
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23552$225,872$41,302
Respiratory failure 18949$39,679$8,402
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68942$28,865$8,336
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22041$191,058$43,301
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31441$75,591$18,520
Heart catheterization 28740$43,959$9,156
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64140$24,735$5,420
Kidney failure, with complications 68340$28,053$6,274
Urinary tract infection 69040$23,407$5,941
Lung infection, with complications 17839$28,354$7,443
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28639$74,733$19,735
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25238$102,571$25,485
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30936$24,874$5,852
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60336$22,711$6,475
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69935$25,008$7,420
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64034$37,285$8,980
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48133$56,735$14,106
Back problems (no surgery) 55233$24,647$6,950
Kidney failure, with major complications 68232$44,117$11,974
Heart stent 32231$61,947$12,603
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37729$70,394$12,971
Irregular heartbeat 31028$26,329$4,905
Fainting 31228$33,399$6,009
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32128$111,199$21,691
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38927$26,955$5,395
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$36,718$6,874
Stroke, with major complications 06426$69,339$13,075
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30826$54,481$9,017
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39125$37,900$9,472
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24324$47,170$16,196
Heart attack, with major complications 28024$61,394$10,869
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$61,584$9,958
COPD, with major complications 19023$31,257$7,435
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25323$80,654$19,603
Diabetes, with complications 63823$26,535$7,164
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$36,411$6,302
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03922$57,886$8,837
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06522$38,548$9,037
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17622$26,308$5,742
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98122$169,932$42,458
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30021$40,903$8,856
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52221$59,074$15,502
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85421$58,361$15,659
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32920$114,107$34,174
Bowel surgery, with complications 33020$101,172$17,618
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39320$94,195$19,164
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87020$216,207$43,788
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03819$57,084$13,466
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05719$28,153$9,424
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23619$167,266$35,754
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43519$57,423$12,327
Pneumonia, with complications 19418$24,015$5,696
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91918$59,867$15,495
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16417$98,108$17,473
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37417$71,950$15,949
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37516$32,828$8,308
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64416$26,807$7,287
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$55,244$9,765
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$25,114$5,481
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20215$32,270$6,651
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24215$111,962$28,976
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26715$123,201$33,062
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$196,409$40,188
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$28,999$8,752
Diabetes, with major complications 63715$32,314$9,995
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29914$71,630$10,758
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47214$66,342$20,228
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53614$22,407$5,594
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54214$41,459$12,020
Delirium and other mental confusion 88414$31,683$10,467
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$26,514$7,210
Seizures with Mcc 10013$100,806$24,140
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20813$145,339$26,571
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26913$81,185$29,583
Heart attack, with complications 28113$39,147$6,383
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89713$25,193$5,948
Seizures 10112$24,772$6,342
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21612$333,266$72,901
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31512$41,154$8,545
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32712$110,141$20,156
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$159,053$42,876
Coagulation Disorders 81312$41,243$10,799
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06611$28,178$8,102
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19111$31,244$5,927
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23411$199,191$50,222
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$40,255$13,000

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