US Health Care Costs

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · (650) 723-4000

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

The money

$14what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$1.2Bnet income, all sources
4.5%margin on patient care alone
$19.6Mcost of charity care (0.4% of costs)
$31.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
717beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending August 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 871594$413,501$44,434
Heart failure, with major complications 291309$300,529$32,903
Lung infection, with major complications 177221$263,722$32,410
Hip or knee replacement 470191$250,769$30,883
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267181$338,922$72,669
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847180$143,177$20,756
Stomach and digestive disorders 392141$153,670$17,745
Urinary tract infection 690136$136,274$15,358
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219131$1,337,746$165,642
Sepsis 872130$179,424$19,622
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309128$137,398$13,623
Bowel surgery, with complications 330124$361,905$41,867
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640118$274,698$30,172
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391116$246,452$26,058
Pneumonia, with major complications 193112$257,291$27,695
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205110$416,569$59,635
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698109$345,660$38,873
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164106$374,610$41,761
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454106$555,771$95,308
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314101$401,880$50,510
Respiratory failure 189100$369,459$33,952
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378100$168,565$19,053
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481100$299,668$35,156
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22099$897,454$103,649
Stroke, with major complications 06498$411,099$45,082
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02597$610,786$76,216
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37792$378,372$39,507
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85391$1,034,403$127,814
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02789$307,120$40,039
Heart attack, with major complications 28087$284,916$32,612
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48386$257,528$38,587
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64181$156,028$16,728
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27477$345,282$49,830
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60376$130,192$18,140
Lung infection, with complications 17874$155,067$19,760
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91974$456,920$56,859
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40673$406,480$54,405
Kidney failure, with complications 68372$184,181$21,544
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02670$350,602$51,571
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46770$367,743$53,915
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07469$135,902$23,312
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05667$343,620$44,220
Back problems (no surgery) 55267$148,493$16,017
Kidney failure, with major complications 68267$348,045$40,881
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16666$988,298$120,228
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26666$765,836$109,863
Other digestive problems, with complications 39466$179,779$20,038
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05765$195,769$23,948
Irregular heartbeat 31065$117,256$12,421
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98165$790,784$102,982
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00364$5,161,515$624,169
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43564$359,660$37,237
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01863$2,698,585$394,664
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68963$210,862$21,372
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30862$197,435$21,257
Fainting 31262$163,236$16,913
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37462$366,844$43,372
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44161$347,895$42,685
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06559$230,992$18,894
Seizures 10159$176,050$20,031
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39359$268,319$31,849
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32958$772,979$91,367
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38958$139,154$15,122
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31557$165,880$17,644
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69957$142,365$18,127
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09254$153,357$19,826
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17554$302,631$29,134
COPD, with major complications 19053$276,390$26,055
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54353$208,290$19,238
Pneumonia, with complications 19452$140,880$16,396
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46049$414,703$59,533
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49349$334,706$42,079
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02348$918,591$109,539
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18048$353,604$36,066
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28648$1,113,900$131,553
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38848$347,636$48,895
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47248$355,360$48,030
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86247$323,025$45,785
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46446$435,339$58,369
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64346$289,120$38,840
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44445$396,642$41,491
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52245$336,773$34,232
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84045$585,936$67,985
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84645$304,210$50,457
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92045$182,593$21,016
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24343$318,380$38,200
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43243$351,736$43,010
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16342$887,051$106,382
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27042$1,063,506$128,056
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65442$435,517$46,962
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51941$255,191$31,626
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44240$167,098$19,255
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 61440$373,838$41,545
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64440$174,248$19,114
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18439$211,814$18,454
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23639$723,028$77,883
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32739$492,210$47,315
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65739$278,992$29,131
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89739$159,092$26,174
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26938$459,747$62,729
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40538$679,782$95,291
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08637$193,334$19,928
Heart attack, with complications 28137$165,316$15,879
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56337$157,219$16,643
Heart stent 32236$301,332$31,624
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51636$321,008$34,641
Diabetes, with complications 63836$142,024$17,834
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30035$174,224$19,777
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32835$243,030$25,814
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37535$245,226$25,132
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44535$184,040$18,797
Delirium and other mental confusion 88435$206,431$28,193
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16534$271,709$30,254
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22934$444,656$54,495
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32634$801,417$101,063
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09133$390,184$40,946
Heart catheterization 28733$220,057$21,404
Diabetes, with major complications 63733$262,411$26,262
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94733$274,037$26,698
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98233$351,871$39,623
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45732$557,011$94,500
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46932$444,924$58,311
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54232$319,757$33,277
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66032$241,682$23,511
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94832$146,807$17,722
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01431$1,529,544$226,241
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32131$512,998$58,327
Kidney Transplant 65231$817,517$50,538
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81131$313,492$32,242
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86331$148,593$20,667
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25230$554,937$74,600
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48030$552,922$60,855
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05429$321,236$34,790
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20629$215,129$17,841
Anemia and blood disorders 81229$211,407$22,945
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08328$219,540$23,032
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17628$161,151$13,934
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23528$1,212,583$124,238
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33128$213,150$26,485
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29927$213,857$30,919
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 40727$300,843$34,353
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84127$376,659$31,680
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19626$1,094,250$130,835
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27126$560,629$59,870
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42726$737,824$108,285
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45526$434,822$75,082
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53626$139,037$13,794
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80926$301,717$31,896
Seizures with Mcc 10025$337,969$46,047
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27325$570,733$73,685
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54525$581,879$69,641
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89625$219,593$28,784
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14124$396,407$44,674
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21624$1,715,805$241,297
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 65124$862,660$54,295
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90824$339,198$37,593
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08223$288,000$37,274
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20223$167,991$18,279
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67323$704,958$93,775
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85723$411,195$37,467
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90723$960,769$97,062
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01222$745,223$70,806
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20822$703,410$66,006
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$330,560$39,907
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29222$155,570$15,334
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38022$298,731$33,941
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02421$420,946$57,898
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16721$252,412$31,807
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46821$286,050$40,727
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Mcc 82321$1,166,184$130,914
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85621$1,036,215$183,120
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06620$175,669$11,994
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$423,095$47,673
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55120$316,547$41,325
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55420$151,792$16,257
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 82920$373,942$50,486
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83420$1,157,661$177,057
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09319$111,613$14,494
Dysequilibrium 14919$151,969$13,241
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18119$191,093$22,782
Chest pain 31319$134,481$12,465
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$238,236$22,756
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$84,745$12,692
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45319$1,016,997$147,302
Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 54619$228,845$22,330
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55619$144,099$16,200
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60519$165,318$16,258
Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with Cc 62619$261,429$23,592
Coagulation Disorders 81319$212,418$26,497
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Cc 81519$218,817$19,011
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85419$372,782$36,534
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04018$588,837$76,380
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24218$490,117$56,200
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33618$341,094$36,169
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48218$213,114$25,277
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 58118$331,227$24,902
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80818$698,679$81,061
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82718$418,375$43,730
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98818$326,899$31,207
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00117$4,539,050$570,389
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03817$252,642$24,937
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51717$194,872$26,105
Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 56017$213,471$19,847
Cellulitis with Mcc 60217$219,629$26,168
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 60717$206,747$22,121
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91717$227,435$27,305
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00516$2,936,237$303,262
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08716$123,932$14,274
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18616$285,409$37,043
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37116$173,651$24,978
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43816$350,458$37,339
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02015$1,065,926$140,780
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc 03215$213,998$32,798
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07015$404,790$41,873
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures with Cc 14415$425,232$35,544
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26415$355,678$52,781
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35415$292,046$32,306
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35615$602,013$79,106
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 40215$401,554$60,293
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73715$403,360$37,390
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 81415$729,437$76,768
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96415$269,295$25,267
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98715$966,192$144,242
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03314$188,896$25,246
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08514$436,245$49,232
Otitis Media and Uri with Mcc 15214$205,365$19,096
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30314$112,333$11,571
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41914$197,569$21,106
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51514$469,686$53,441
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 55814$148,131$15,408
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58014$338,177$47,553
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65014$937,968$73,422
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87014$1,683,259$187,383
Otitis Media and Uri Without Mcc 15313$110,374$12,769
Dental and Oral Diseases with Cc 15813$199,138$17,126
Pneumothorax with Cc 20013$165,157$19,012
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23313$1,449,464$169,766
High blood pressure 30513$124,835$12,963
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41713$348,611$40,123
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43313$190,246$18,627
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43613$181,390$23,949
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$180,648$15,797
Amputation for Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 47513$418,933$39,734
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Ovarian and Non-Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 74013$345,998$29,235
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82813$275,761$25,269
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00412$4,272,292$539,356
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02912$444,883$53,413
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04112$272,207$35,226
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$256,766$28,830
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$237,069$19,219
Headaches Without Mcc 10312$205,143$35,349
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 14512$225,057$18,167
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with Mcc 15412$175,947$25,358
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18312$204,699$30,831
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19112$151,386$16,088
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22812$810,902$91,269
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$146,533$13,795
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30612$225,753$33,689
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49212$538,939$66,487
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$352,064$39,918
Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.r. Procedures with Cc 82112$337,047$37,709
Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 82212$183,719$18,212
Viral Illness with Mcc 86512$575,004$55,076
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96312$406,091$43,611
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07311$369,907$33,536
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08411$144,927$15,316
Dental and Oral Diseases with Mcc 15711$332,087$32,060
Major Chest Trauma Without Cc/Mcc 18511$167,671$13,246
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24411$224,057$28,760
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders Without Mcc 30711$160,592$15,218
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47811$399,415$36,074
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 50111$298,658$28,192
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52011$186,522$22,963
Osteomyelitis with Cc 54011$160,703$21,889
Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.r. Procedures with Mcc 62811$467,912$61,534
Major Bladder Procedures with Mcc 65311$750,758$108,065
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 74211$308,262$30,858
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Cc 82411$400,096$39,788
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83711$544,432$88,470

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