St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City

4401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64111 · (816) 932-2000

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$56.2Mnet income, all sources

−12.5%margin on patient care alone

$12.3Mcost of charity care (1.5% of costs)

$19.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

456beds

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
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	180	$108,857	$26,815
Heart failure, with major complications 291	162	$81,730	$13,203
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	119	$159,397	$38,330
Sepsis, with major complications 871	104	$188,874	$26,638
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	85	$219,070	$54,115
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	83	$66,925	$10,993
Stroke, with major complications 064	65	$113,851	$19,303
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	64	$58,298	$11,619
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	59	$340,632	$69,866
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	58	$137,683	$24,381
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	53	$186,673	$48,644
Back problems (no surgery) 552	50	$55,916	$10,155
Urinary tract infection 690	48	$54,126	$8,960
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	46	$42,874	$7,773
Lung infection, with major complications 177	43	$97,299	$15,249
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	43	$208,520	$36,683
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	43	$59,773	$10,368
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	40	$221,018	$47,321
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	40	$72,116	$9,201
Heart stent 322	38	$126,512	$15,549
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	35	$117,789	$18,703
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	34	$214,110	$46,972
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	34	$121,849	$22,272
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	33	$202,192	$28,461
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	32	$112,964	$26,207
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	32	$93,722	$13,197
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	32	$144,462	$25,583
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	32	$76,278	$13,142
Irregular heartbeat 310	30	$31,011	$6,092
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	30	$194,205	$37,402
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	30	$72,409	$11,767
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	29	$95,992	$19,977
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	29	$426,821	$70,974
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	28	$66,422	$13,286
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	28	$99,032	$14,404
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	28	$67,546	$8,553
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	27	$268,060	$48,640
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	27	$115,045	$16,119
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	27	$51,415	$10,383
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	26	$244,963	$46,788
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	26	$112,131	$23,228
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	26	$126,216	$24,220
Seizures 101	25	$82,434	$11,913
Pneumonia, with complications 194	25	$67,474	$8,975
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	25	$152,111	$39,379
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	25	$238,260	$42,518
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	25	$63,869	$11,035
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	25	$91,657	$13,234
Heart attack, with major complications 280	24	$124,754	$18,457
COPD, with major complications 190	23	$95,369	$13,484
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	23	$93,236	$15,812
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	22	$1,119,192	$188,737
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	22	$124,802	$22,031
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	22	$83,918	$13,965
Heart catheterization 287	22	$79,980	$11,658
Fainting 312	22	$71,531	$10,884
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	22	$230,704	$45,709
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	21	$171,520	$28,155
Respiratory failure 189	21	$124,678	$15,611
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	21	$340,731	$51,564
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	21	$84,820	$16,438
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	20	$223,196	$29,699
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	20	$201,451	$30,606
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	19	$1,165,913	$248,320
Lung infection, with complications 178	19	$64,110	$9,649
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	19	$64,926	$10,151
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	19	$59,528	$10,825
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	18	$149,740	$38,144
Hypertension with Mcc 304	18	$90,799	$13,193
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	18	$117,527	$20,255
Sepsis 872	18	$68,811	$10,924
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	17	$144,976	$20,121
Anemia and blood disorders 812	17	$64,932	$9,406
Seizures with Mcc 100	16	$192,520	$30,142
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	16	$108,916	$20,902
Kidney failure, with complications 683	16	$49,016	$9,973
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	16	$61,816	$9,450
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	15	$64,395	$14,495
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	15	$49,691	$8,371
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	15	$372,464	$90,177
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	15	$171,853	$32,694
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	15	$155,310	$21,245
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	15	$47,104	$8,576
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	15	$89,558	$15,211
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	15	$52,900	$9,356
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	14	$99,334	$25,423
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	14	$195,891	$36,492
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	14	$278,777	$35,339
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	14	$120,429	$29,048
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	14	$310,336	$54,099
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	14	$59,848	$10,120
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	14	$140,683	$36,299
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	14	$98,257	$17,432
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	14	$240,174	$49,452
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	13	$71,810	$10,604
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 125	13	$48,688	$8,658
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	13	$153,440	$28,449
Heart attack, with complications 281	13	$64,572	$8,852
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	13	$151,997	$16,131
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	13	$152,825	$21,822
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	13	$103,733	$24,358
Kidney Transplant 652	13	$394,996	$25,896
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	12	$76,577	$10,570
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	12	$75,830	$14,705
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	12	$137,867	$22,667
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 087	12	$41,443	$8,666
Headaches Without Mcc 103	12	$48,937	$8,691
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	12	$50,316	$9,212
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	12	$91,459	$14,791
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	12	$129,545	$17,951
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	12	$116,504	$24,997
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	12	$398,129	$67,472
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	12	$60,613	$9,447
Diabetes, with complications 638	12	$62,468	$9,490
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	12	$72,349	$16,245
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	12	$171,382	$24,026
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 020	11	$384,951	$90,912
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	11	$110,256	$17,135
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	11	$96,939	$20,631
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	11	$133,470	$25,707
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 244	11	$65,432	$18,398
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	11	$102,179	$18,842
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	11	$93,772	$15,291
Hip or knee replacement 470	11	$112,930	$19,888
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	11	$213,311	$32,455
Inborn and Other Disorders of Metabolism 642	11	$160,304	$12,160
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	11	$424,762	$37,669
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	11	$168,234	$26,085

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