US Health Care Costs

Scripps Mercy Hospital

4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 · (619) 294-8111

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$47.8Mnet income, all sources
−18.7%margin on patient care alone
$17.5Mcost of charity care (1.7% of costs)
$22.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
539beds

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)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871516$124,784$22,741
Heart failure, with major complications 291197$79,073$15,218
Sepsis 872106$69,090$12,328
Respiratory failure 18986$90,705$14,192
Hip or knee replacement 47085$165,226$21,958
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85383$328,226$57,001
Lung infection, with major complications 17772$87,602$19,373
Heart attack, with major complications 28065$87,872$18,477
Stomach and digestive disorders 39251$54,333$10,555
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06550$83,042$12,765
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37849$67,178$12,050
Stroke, with major complications 06447$154,458$22,623
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26747$356,458$57,384
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69847$82,452$18,557
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64046$78,554$15,210
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$43,864$10,935
Kidney failure, with complications 68344$62,584$10,551
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37741$94,253$17,995
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48141$194,664$23,301
Kidney failure, with major complications 68241$74,453$16,196
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05739$68,582$15,002
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27438$234,270$38,229
Fainting 31237$56,808$10,406
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07036$94,733$18,814
Pneumonia, with major complications 19335$72,648$14,636
Urinary tract infection 69035$51,686$9,633
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30934$54,631$9,907
Back problems (no surgery) 55233$67,926$11,492
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38932$54,334$9,688
Delirium and other mental confusion 88431$109,647$17,726
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64130$49,801$10,150
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05629$122,049$24,637
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30029$72,508$12,281
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48029$228,078$32,318
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69929$57,114$11,967
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20826$177,571$30,526
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64325$106,928$17,960
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39324$123,822$19,106
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25223$203,737$34,892
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39123$52,449$15,011
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$111,992$15,407
Pneumonia, with complications 19422$52,786$9,341
Heart attack, with complications 28122$64,604$11,533
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52222$191,427$27,194
Diabetes, with complications 63822$66,693$10,827
Other digestive problems, with complications 39421$54,655$11,177
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68921$60,530$13,215
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22020$584,458$59,986
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30820$71,596$15,425
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02519$490,953$61,051
Heart stent 32219$125,247$23,847
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32919$336,294$47,907
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56319$60,004$10,621
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09218$70,927$12,356
COPD, with major complications 19018$85,349$12,109
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21918$663,215$93,336
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64418$62,247$12,255
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$74,029$12,531
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19117$49,373$10,198
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$84,594$16,805
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$178,952$24,870
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87017$540,943$92,504
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08216$204,718$27,357
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$70,551$17,102
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89616$88,394$20,028
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07415$60,963$12,125
Seizures 10115$70,905$10,916
Lung infection, with complications 17815$68,735$11,938
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24315$215,887$24,356
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26615$590,779$75,796
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89715$71,870$10,365
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09114$121,453$19,107
Seizures with Mcc 10014$151,958$21,718
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31414$127,778$23,258
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41814$174,475$18,928
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43214$149,195$22,933
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54214$57,526$16,698
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54314$49,665$11,504
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$75,709$17,244
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$121,788$16,379
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02313$433,126$59,430
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18013$158,133$20,791
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24213$172,381$36,991
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25313$248,484$26,971
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29913$98,260$18,072
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43513$187,301$19,341
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$58,195$9,639
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46713$271,547$37,006
Psychoses 88513$80,573$15,043
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$269,697$51,007
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$86,062$15,855
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22812$286,751$55,905
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32112$183,002$28,807
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49412$183,942$21,507
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$115,097$21,855
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91912$175,778$21,541
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$141,804$16,023
Dysequilibrium 14911$53,974$8,994
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20211$66,522$11,462
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26411$148,250$37,319
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$72,321$12,252
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39011$41,672$6,455
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49311$195,788$26,391
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52111$217,906$33,484
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Cc 62911$166,041$22,857
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Cc/Mcc 71311$123,062$16,850
Coagulation Disorders 81311$107,187$20,476

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