US Health Care Costs

St Bernards Medical Center

225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401 · (870) 972-4100

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

The money

$31what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$37.6Mnet income, all sources
−21.9%margin on patient care alone
$14.1Mcost of charity care (3.0% of costs)
$29.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
389beds

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 871503$34,655$12,752
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274250$93,484$21,651
Respiratory failure 189203$25,652$8,351
Heart failure, with major complications 291179$27,144$8,711
Psychoses 885166$16,587$9,199
Sepsis 872124$17,165$7,154
Lung infection, with major complications 177105$35,283$11,145
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06586$17,004$6,939
Pneumonia, with major complications 19384$24,675$9,133
Kidney failure, with complications 68374$17,871$6,136
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85372$79,671$30,801
Kidney failure, with major complications 68271$24,360$9,600
COPD, with major complications 19069$26,090$7,584
Stomach and digestive disorders 39267$15,198$5,645
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37864$22,197$6,748
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64164$15,166$5,585
Urinary tract infection 69059$14,364$5,609
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68958$25,076$7,768
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69856$27,056$10,734
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30955$12,004$5,229
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52250$24,668$13,372
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22949$110,918$24,888
Heart catheterization 28748$19,791$7,585
Heart stent 32248$51,781$12,379
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32145$94,117$22,346
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30842$25,109$8,061
High blood pressure 30541$15,741$5,291
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64040$29,571$9,002
Pneumonia, with complications 19439$17,797$5,471
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48139$28,429$13,322
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28638$37,054$13,894
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37738$33,991$11,897
Anemia and blood disorders 81238$22,242$6,506
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60337$14,529$6,279
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38936$12,022$5,480
Stroke, with major complications 06434$30,242$12,986
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26734$73,054$30,772
Hypertension with Mcc 30432$21,203$7,752
Diabetes, with complications 63831$17,709$6,077
Coagulation Disorders 81331$33,491$10,309
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20829$50,561$18,005
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32929$85,415$28,857
Heart attack, with major complications 28028$33,251$9,548
Lung infection, with complications 17827$15,977$6,704
Irregular heartbeat 31026$8,133$4,262
Seizures 10125$15,418$6,485
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16325$105,090$30,703
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87025$130,564$50,215
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44524$25,516$7,577
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65924$51,963$16,093
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85424$49,537$13,323
Depressive Neuroses 88124$13,463$6,391
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07123$19,487$7,310
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23323$157,482$44,882
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24323$64,480$15,577
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98123$89,093$30,241
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03921$19,955$7,875
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$30,804$11,217
Bowel surgery, with complications 33021$34,139$14,494
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39121$19,208$8,812
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66021$20,068$8,817
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23420$110,863$37,006
Fainting 31220$19,318$6,234
Seizures with Mcc 10018$38,327$12,338
Heart attack, with complications 28118$17,757$6,585
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$9,577$4,135
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$20,552$6,100
Back problems (no surgery) 55218$14,309$6,669
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06917$12,061$5,696
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23617$90,165$27,063
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27117$77,589$23,741
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06616$11,301$4,688
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25316$65,411$17,098
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31716$176,711$41,197
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44216$12,027$6,324
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68416$8,482$4,445
Delirium and other mental confusion 88416$21,985$11,220
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16415$63,658$16,877
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22815$136,532$37,344
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25215$81,264$23,505
Chest pain 31315$11,193$4,950
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31415$60,782$14,879
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31515$16,999$6,563
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33115$26,798$11,399
Other digestive problems, with complications 39415$15,882$6,515
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48215$22,051$10,759
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51615$40,281$13,734
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09214$20,544$7,148
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43214$32,687$12,892
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$14,154$5,854
Diabetes, with major complications 63714$37,763$9,296
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$74,025$18,024
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02513$74,426$29,796
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$18,091$6,011
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26913$75,294$27,452
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$15,278$5,996
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53613$11,418$5,499
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$97,259$25,309
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27012$107,567$33,349
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$15,185$7,219
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44412$55,714$14,725
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48012$43,157$16,803
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69912$16,672$7,115
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91812$17,607$6,172
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05711$30,990$9,776
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$42,840$12,527
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16611$62,680$24,460
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39311$36,586$11,006
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80911$32,968$8,347
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81111$32,902$9,666
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$12,379$5,586

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