Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 · (314) 257-8000

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

The money

$21what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$13.8Mnet income, all sources

−6.8%margin on patient care alone

$17.9Mcost of charity care (2.4% of costs)

$43.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

382beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	142	$107,454	$25,466
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	70	$192,154	$48,437
Stroke, with major complications 064	61	$88,437	$24,151
Heart failure, with major complications 291	60	$54,784	$16,803
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	44	$50,042	$13,410
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	39	$273,673	$62,220
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	38	$112,884	$31,668
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	38	$111,789	$23,849
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	33	$53,347	$15,635
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	31	$46,156	$13,201
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	30	$80,847	$23,592
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	29	$83,338	$22,473
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	28	$183,842	$47,169
Lung infection, with major complications 177	28	$71,599	$20,273
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	28	$56,507	$22,225
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	28	$134,877	$33,387
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	28	$220,676	$68,811
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	27	$558,365	$189,130
Back problems (no surgery) 552	27	$51,079	$13,048
Seizures 101	26	$30,267	$12,275
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	26	$54,520	$18,579
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	25	$81,781	$19,599
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	23	$97,698	$21,778
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	22	$103,536	$28,998
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	21	$153,057	$50,440
Respiratory failure 189	21	$43,662	$15,415
Heart attack, with major complications 280	21	$68,989	$19,333
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	21	$113,022	$26,045
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	21	$76,875	$27,892
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	21	$59,136	$17,014
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	20	$217,834	$58,296
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	20	$111,013	$39,129
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	20	$132,031	$30,962
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	19	$221,271	$44,299
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	19	$223,952	$61,588
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	18	$286,299	$61,649
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	18	$171,991	$33,705
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	18	$210,738	$46,921
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	18	$43,806	$11,543
Diabetes, with complications 638	18	$34,596	$11,837
Kidney failure, with complications 683	18	$30,756	$13,984
Seizures with Mcc 100	17	$79,520	$22,450
Heart stent 322	17	$117,025	$21,912
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	17	$158,881	$54,775
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	17	$64,833	$15,137
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	16	$79,033	$15,195
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	16	$60,956	$15,488
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	16	$104,157	$29,150
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	16	$340,981	$84,607
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	16	$124,324	$30,201
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	16	$26,508	$11,264
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	16	$48,268	$11,626
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	16	$59,953	$22,613
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	16	$147,186	$33,314
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	15	$68,070	$18,981
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	15	$25,903	$10,444
Urinary tract infection 690	15	$32,061	$11,055
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	14	$100,950	$27,081
Kidney Transplant 652	14	$342,387	$32,815
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	14	$164,048	$50,317
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	14	$200,823	$53,547
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	13	$51,301	$19,421
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	13	$82,532	$27,302
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	13	$234,211	$59,406
Fainting 312	13	$41,088	$11,834
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	13	$88,725	$20,597
Diabetes, with major complications 637	13	$55,476	$13,045
Coagulation Disorders 813	13	$1,046,295	$132,054
Sepsis 872	13	$52,875	$13,988
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	13	$150,558	$45,561
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	12	$302,074	$118,430
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	12	$127,477	$32,985
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 040	12	$104,812	$38,183
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	12	$98,843	$22,188
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	12	$55,014	$17,088
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	11	$33,125	$13,187
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	11	$96,746	$25,812
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	11	$28,750	$10,566
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	11	$126,561	$28,461
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	11	$90,592	$27,077
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	11	$44,383	$12,008
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	11	$166,591	$42,913
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	11	$120,965	$28,325
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	11	$82,461	$21,153

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