US Health Care Costs

Sharp Memorial Hospital

7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 · (858) 939-3400

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

The money

$16what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$410.6Mnet income, all sources
5.0%margin on patient care alone
$19.0Mcost of charity care (1.6% of costs)
$8.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
745beds

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 871324$148,643$23,017
Heart failure, with major complications 291202$95,587$15,639
Sepsis 87295$73,773$12,517
Lung infection, with major complications 17789$138,786$18,690
Pneumonia, with major complications 19388$106,382$16,640
Urinary tract infection 69078$54,225$10,138
Stomach and digestive disorders 39277$60,256$9,550
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64072$103,793$16,752
Heart attack, with major complications 28071$153,831$19,866
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48168$142,946$25,809
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37859$85,286$13,108
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60359$61,410$10,279
Back problems (no surgery) 55258$102,224$14,340
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69857$128,072$18,460
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27456$159,472$37,255
COPD, with major complications 19051$91,070$12,104
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64150$70,881$9,929
Kidney failure, with complications 68349$68,504$11,120
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69948$72,845$13,420
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06547$98,359$13,560
Pneumonia, with complications 19445$61,707$11,743
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30945$55,753$10,246
Fainting 31244$85,672$10,745
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68944$89,645$13,025
Stroke, with major complications 06443$165,139$21,979
Respiratory failure 18942$137,403$15,717
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85340$427,253$60,648
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26636$286,443$68,621
Bowel surgery, with complications 33036$191,300$26,183
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56336$60,638$13,226
Kidney failure, with major complications 68236$101,929$17,865
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94836$73,875$9,208
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$65,890$9,421
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37732$137,511$19,023
Lung infection, with complications 17831$71,937$11,971
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30831$90,797$13,949
Chest pain 31331$71,373$8,604
Other digestive problems, with complications 39430$81,982$12,941
Diabetes, with complications 63828$70,642$10,335
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08326$176,371$18,332
Seizures 10126$61,936$10,117
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20226$81,419$11,156
Heart attack, with complications 28126$76,722$10,903
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31426$132,635$21,738
Heart stent 32226$147,865$25,889
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32926$415,346$89,505
Kidney Transplant 65226$501,750$40,558
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09225$73,398$11,063
Irregular heartbeat 31025$61,598$8,027
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$130,136$22,366
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08623$139,138$16,588
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26723$247,995$48,424
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27023$400,467$69,831
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33123$141,146$19,956
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53623$92,911$9,171
Diabetes, with major complications 63723$137,816$16,926
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20822$255,419$29,276
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28622$231,405$27,278
High blood pressure 30521$59,722$8,653
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$55,064$12,510
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19120$60,502$9,768
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39120$81,107$14,390
Hip or knee replacement 47020$161,376$21,420
Cellulitis with Mcc 60220$104,432$16,324
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$99,850$15,855
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07119$92,887$11,611
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98119$484,703$66,188
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08218$250,812$28,966
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21918$545,742$142,707
Heart catheterization 28718$104,606$13,164
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32118$255,034$33,671
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89718$79,078$10,312
Dysequilibrium 14917$63,336$8,649
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$95,546$17,973
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46017$224,235$41,652
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55117$139,378$20,033
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55417$58,466$12,400
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66017$115,944$19,201
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02516$449,788$52,345
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06616$81,623$12,141
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39016$42,215$6,889
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92016$81,668$14,676
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$75,314$10,260
Seizures with Mcc 10015$159,598$20,960
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25215$247,446$42,032
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$74,886$12,077
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51715$104,873$19,144
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55615$55,482$9,430
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85415$156,473$27,660
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$57,781$17,252
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00314$1,211,165$249,401
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17514$115,728$14,961
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17614$58,841$9,276
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$105,822$11,292
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41814$118,489$19,393
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54314$59,480$11,693
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91914$169,436$33,492
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05713$81,005$14,624
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18013$167,537$22,107
Pneumothorax with Cc 20013$136,675$12,605
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$83,655$13,661
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64313$124,133$17,243
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$254,157$39,912
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$503,322$69,319
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00112$2,649,064$381,705
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$288,802$26,150
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24312$150,386$23,673
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37112$172,844$22,185
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$78,847$29,544
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86312$46,043$11,211
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$107,583$17,293
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05411$160,627$29,635
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07411$94,514$12,160
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08711$103,043$9,843
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16611$418,734$67,945
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$68,613$8,458
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$108,473$17,562
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35611$575,045$73,087
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$71,360$10,005
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$57,872$11,444
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48011$171,359$29,254
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51611$124,514$21,982
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55811$71,244$10,271
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Ovarian and Non-Adnexal Malignancy Without Cc/Mcc 74111$118,551$13,964
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85611$186,299$40,361
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$156,811$22,844
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$182,057$31,164
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$192,653$26,275

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