US Health Care Costs

St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia

36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154 · (734) 655-4800

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

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$21.1Mnet income, all sources
−5.3%margin on patient care alone
$3.6Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)
$8.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
226beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. 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 871277$50,866$18,187
Heart failure, with major complications 291270$35,612$12,490
Lung infection, with major complications 177103$46,398$15,168
Respiratory failure 189102$33,132$11,948
Stomach and digestive disorders 39287$27,322$7,722
Back problems (no surgery) 55277$33,285$8,954
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64177$24,729$7,504
Kidney failure, with complications 68376$29,535$8,489
Pneumonia, with major complications 19375$35,243$12,216
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37872$34,130$10,157
Urinary tract infection 69072$22,855$7,512
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64065$33,662$11,982
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06562$41,267$9,625
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85361$98,874$40,013
Sepsis 87259$30,668$10,134
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30950$26,134$7,454
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68950$29,338$10,966
Pneumonia, with complications 19448$27,235$8,306
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48147$75,997$18,298
Heart attack, with major complications 28046$42,816$14,199
COPD, with major complications 19045$28,648$10,121
Stroke, with major complications 06444$58,867$17,016
Lung infection, with complications 17841$35,852$9,713
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60340$19,358$8,229
Fainting 31239$30,561$7,906
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06938$32,811$7,439
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69837$43,068$15,369
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25236$60,100$29,349
Kidney failure, with major complications 68236$38,298$14,605
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56335$27,197$8,330
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30031$27,315$9,645
Seizures 10130$30,134$8,967
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19129$25,851$8,347
High blood pressure 30529$24,468$7,103
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39129$34,804$12,357
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37728$43,999$15,624
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30827$36,724$11,707
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38927$26,005$8,676
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$31,911$9,125
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$76,426$19,596
Anemia and blood disorders 81225$30,205$9,119
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32124$87,074$26,890
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09223$33,958$9,394
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32923$130,477$43,736
Diabetes, with complications 63823$24,791$8,900
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85423$83,557$21,379
Bowel surgery, with complications 33022$80,291$22,396
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94822$23,787$7,639
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05721$31,729$13,056
Heart attack, with complications 28121$29,851$8,780
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29921$37,167$14,309
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53620$29,617$8,220
Cellulitis with Mcc 60220$35,275$14,157
Delirium and other mental confusion 88420$25,967$14,851
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89720$26,296$8,619
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07119$31,156$9,137
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64419$25,693$9,575
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$37,752$13,028
Heart stent 32218$73,322$20,589
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$71,527$26,664
Irregular heartbeat 31017$17,963$5,333
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48017$95,868$25,804
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55417$22,131$7,679
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66017$49,559$12,130
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06616$32,803$7,282
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07416$26,894$9,387
Dysequilibrium 14916$36,801$6,965
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17616$29,364$8,071
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31416$57,879$20,150
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56516$34,377$10,383
Hip or knee replacement 47015$68,838$18,444
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69915$22,899$9,163
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07014$44,982$16,305
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25314$62,207$30,066
Chest pain 31314$28,547$6,594
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60514$32,018$8,423
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08313$39,237$14,397
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20213$24,654$8,672
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$70,424$19,185
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$86,366$43,129
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55112$52,684$15,385
Diabetes, with major complications 63712$36,777$13,432
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08211$65,467$20,621
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28611$55,921$22,945
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39311$37,601$14,669
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$56,249$18,156
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53511$41,646$11,864
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56411$59,124$16,685
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$50,338$18,204
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91711$30,877$15,753

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