US Health Care Costs

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 West Pueblo, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · (805) 682-7111

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

The money

$25what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$144.4Mnet income, all sources
−1.5%margin on patient care alone
$6.2Mcost of charity care (0.9% of costs)
$3.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
362beds

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 871578$120,225$22,273
Heart failure, with major complications 291231$84,708$14,163
Lung infection, with major complications 177185$103,235$18,015
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274133$140,451$33,278
Sepsis 872124$60,815$11,320
Psychoses 885110$44,816$14,657
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378103$54,861$10,565
Hip or knee replacement 470100$110,477$19,672
Stroke, with major complications 06497$137,051$22,495
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85390$325,531$60,974
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89790$38,565$9,268
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06588$72,323$11,886
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26788$220,433$54,874
Stomach and digestive disorders 39287$47,887$8,557
Pneumonia, with major complications 19380$81,541$14,197
Urinary tract infection 69071$45,454$9,155
Back problems (no surgery) 55263$53,270$10,513
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48153$120,472$22,480
Kidney failure, with complications 68352$51,239$9,813
Respiratory failure 18950$97,467$13,549
Lung infection, with complications 17849$73,226$12,158
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30949$50,720$8,507
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84749$85,454$13,043
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69848$94,673$18,422
Bowel surgery, with complications 33046$134,312$24,308
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60345$50,238$9,463
Heart stent 32244$125,359$19,045
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32143$182,607$34,645
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37742$108,794$19,561
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64042$73,639$13,917
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64142$40,906$8,387
Pneumonia, with complications 19441$59,982$8,885
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02340$381,151$65,819
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05740$65,535$14,066
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02539$263,231$51,453
Kidney failure, with major complications 68238$82,228$16,761
Seizures 10136$63,707$9,863
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30835$69,739$13,971
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69935$47,765$11,076
Heart attack, with major complications 28034$107,072$17,189
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32934$281,555$49,691
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52234$112,420$22,027
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60534$48,170$9,770
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94834$50,262$8,625
Other digestive problems, with complications 39433$62,019$10,067
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68933$72,030$12,166
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26632$312,436$62,294
COPD, with major complications 19030$70,865$11,553
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33130$94,199$17,474
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39030$31,189$6,070
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98130$280,607$56,736
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52029$66,220$16,284
Seizures with Mcc 10028$127,014$22,296
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$106,237$22,776
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39128$73,231$13,664
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43528$134,913$18,819
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17527$89,192$14,882
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18427$65,324$13,247
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24325$118,224$23,620
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38925$48,346$8,603
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51925$80,496$20,700
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09224$61,964$11,051
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27124$176,985$41,452
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56324$51,017$9,583
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$138,853$27,589
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45423$247,121$74,857
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45523$221,221$47,411
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51623$87,141$21,313
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85423$99,951$22,992
Delirium and other mental confusion 88423$57,521$18,092
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18022$195,814$33,834
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27022$333,760$61,386
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53622$44,110$8,627
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54322$84,913$11,073
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06621$77,175$13,166
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64421$51,407$11,233
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98221$169,256$26,182
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$64,093$10,496
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25320$152,136$28,795
Fainting 31220$52,718$10,521
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48020$157,774$30,627
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24219$194,105$37,787
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27319$199,163$41,177
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41719$112,896$24,098
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46019$215,990$45,507
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03518$174,590$24,019
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03618$129,932$18,889
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16418$177,170$26,592
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23418$267,646$54,270
Heart attack, with complications 28118$54,851$9,808
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$84,777$17,501
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48218$86,727$16,721
Diabetes, with complications 63818$51,241$9,783
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$79,520$14,222
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02417$250,258$43,509
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$75,495$13,925
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$59,785$12,963
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$178,499$29,423
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$226,243$37,758
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29217$50,134$9,228
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31517$46,582$10,305
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37417$218,911$27,632
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52117$174,063$31,033
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65917$111,080$26,846
Anemia and blood disorders 81217$48,176$12,322
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91917$116,575$19,933
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02716$186,324$25,660
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22016$269,610$55,425
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29916$99,574$16,832
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41816$91,001$17,296
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64316$88,699$17,381
Coagulation Disorders 81316$50,607$16,403
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86216$93,945$19,488
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$67,510$10,471
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08215$130,010$25,666
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08515$96,372$23,690
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16615$211,315$46,696
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20515$119,599$19,621
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41915$73,130$18,377
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43215$103,187$20,319
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44215$73,908$10,330
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49315$138,051$25,056
Diabetes, with major complications 63715$72,715$15,207
Heart catheterization 28714$68,685$11,505
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35614$227,006$46,331
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37214$50,024$11,091
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43314$59,873$15,589
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$107,266$19,679
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47814$129,318$24,918
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51714$73,404$15,664
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85714$120,343$22,518
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86314$61,832$10,653
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89614$63,505$18,420
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02013$613,849$107,977
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$101,936$12,039
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09113$87,865$20,424
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$82,925$10,686
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23313$337,105$80,724
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23613$194,347$49,229
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44513$84,705$13,225
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55113$82,525$16,651
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83713$221,114$51,199
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91813$57,315$9,341
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07412$74,419$11,104
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08312$78,672$14,453
Dysequilibrium 14912$35,645$8,024
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17912$53,795$8,271
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18312$114,389$19,621
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$236,353$57,822
Irregular heartbeat 31012$33,091$6,061
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32712$132,471$25,948
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49412$123,785$19,737
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$197,190$44,797
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$289,822$59,879
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$116,414$16,998
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$46,349$10,973
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$117,705$19,429
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$171,434$47,868
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33611$99,062$22,063
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37511$74,932$12,993
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40611$167,940$29,916
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$150,070$30,666
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$146,725$20,353

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