US Health Care Costs

St David's South Austin Medical Center

901 West Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 · (512) 448-7107

General hospitalProprietaryEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$8what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$128.3Mnet income, all sources
21.9%margin on patient care alone
$46.2Mcost of charity care (11.6% of costs)
$19.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
344beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending October 2024.

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 871372$123,268$15,002
Heart failure, with major complications 291184$83,432$10,330
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274102$456,419$25,788
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481100$208,889$16,737
Pneumonia, with major complications 19382$89,953$10,870
Sepsis 87274$67,598$8,936
Kidney failure, with major complications 68268$92,401$11,822
Kidney failure, with complications 68368$57,823$8,247
Stomach and digestive disorders 39267$52,458$7,128
Lung infection, with major complications 17763$133,346$13,556
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64060$71,892$10,634
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37758$119,426$14,190
Respiratory failure 18957$82,016$9,958
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52257$201,982$15,894
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85357$397,509$46,459
Back problems (no surgery) 55256$84,125$7,925
Urinary tract infection 69051$53,433$7,111
Fainting 31250$60,534$7,409
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69850$91,756$12,421
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28649$196,980$16,890
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37848$75,259$8,381
Bowel surgery, with complications 33042$210,691$18,237
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30940$53,040$6,736
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64139$48,535$6,902
Stroke, with major complications 06437$130,724$14,771
Heart attack, with major complications 28037$115,911$12,378
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06535$84,632$8,600
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08635$100,552$10,494
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68934$76,755$9,695
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49332$218,189$17,167
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08330$120,193$10,835
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26629$757,547$46,682
Delirium and other mental confusion 88429$56,215$11,817
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20828$251,603$36,590
Heart stent 32228$190,235$18,471
Heart catheterization 28727$89,727$9,684
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81127$74,768$11,880
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26725$694,889$36,193
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38925$97,261$8,621
High blood pressure 30524$55,297$6,964
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32124$228,017$23,787
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43224$128,956$14,821
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60324$50,811$8,310
Irregular heartbeat 31023$44,865$5,548
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32923$365,739$28,969
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56323$62,134$8,156
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$66,002$7,908
Diabetes, with major complications 63722$82,968$11,336
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24221$298,061$23,616
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48021$321,998$21,685
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48221$166,440$12,369
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69921$54,478$8,910
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18420$96,260$9,095
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27020$630,524$46,381
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30820$63,878$9,877
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39120$168,308$12,811
Diabetes, with complications 63820$45,242$7,711
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91720$117,951$12,793
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80919$101,652$11,277
Rehabilitation with Cc/Mcc 94519$79,823$11,919
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05718$60,301$10,193
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23618$470,991$29,879
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24318$196,879$17,329
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44118$122,441$14,540
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55118$105,760$12,227
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$591,114$49,712
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09117$119,977$12,822
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37517$101,942$9,372
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84017$276,879$22,866
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89717$58,021$7,549
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06916$68,281$7,038
Seizures with Mcc 10016$118,272$15,045
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16416$208,981$20,928
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18016$145,699$13,498
Chest pain 31316$48,421$6,620
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60516$69,084$8,558
Coagulation Disorders 81316$119,989$12,564
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84716$76,061$11,393
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16515$191,560$14,072
Pneumonia, with complications 19415$40,268$10,224
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23415$565,655$41,155
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80815$143,846$17,128
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85415$172,607$14,216
Seizures 10114$78,700$7,820
Dysequilibrium 14914$55,091$6,790
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20514$130,499$13,620
Heart attack, with complications 28114$87,695$8,393
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$86,486$8,982
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39314$79,029$12,899
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83714$380,319$40,683
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84614$228,741$19,464
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89614$94,575$13,223
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01613$454,811$66,943
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$70,892$10,332
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17513$102,646$11,260
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25313$199,661$19,653
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37413$186,474$14,742
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$47,666$5,423
Other digestive problems, with complications 39413$50,821$7,520
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$180,374$12,763
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66113$148,360$9,384
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83413$539,214$61,560
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95613$350,691$26,154
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07012$204,051$16,519
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25212$220,353$25,026
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33112$163,771$17,834
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53612$76,327$7,097
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$63,407$8,783
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16311$550,296$53,361
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41911$169,583$11,884
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44511$102,054$9,066
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis with Mcc 55711$100,248$12,145
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66011$136,871$10,837
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$275,502$27,721
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96411$126,278$11,899
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$317,393$17,446

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