US Health Care Costs

Stormont Vail Hospital

1500 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 · (785) 354-6121

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

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$110.3Mnet income, all sources
−0.6%margin on patient care alone
$10.9Mcost of charity care (2.2% of costs)
$44.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
440beds

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 871645$64,792$13,735
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274256$79,659$21,938
Heart failure, with major complications 291237$45,527$9,114
Psychoses 885189$16,330$9,594
Respiratory failure 189184$41,453$9,212
Sepsis 872125$37,929$7,627
Lung infection, with major complications 177124$55,370$11,907
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85399$165,738$35,934
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37888$33,512$7,050
Urinary tract infection 69085$34,843$5,924
Pneumonia, with major complications 19383$49,052$10,322
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06580$46,767$7,252
Heart attack, with major complications 28077$70,048$12,723
Stroke, with major complications 06476$69,148$13,669
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48174$66,601$14,449
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68971$44,044$8,358
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64166$35,969$6,420
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64064$49,562$9,558
Back problems (no surgery) 55262$35,362$6,867
Stomach and digestive disorders 39259$35,624$5,718
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30955$32,751$5,721
Heart stent 32253$118,708$13,115
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52253$70,571$14,574
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30850$39,382$8,733
Heart catheterization 28749$48,573$8,041
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37749$61,789$11,994
Kidney failure, with major complications 68249$44,732$10,965
Kidney failure, with complications 68347$28,830$6,402
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60342$30,304$7,704
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17541$48,519$9,744
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32941$149,716$31,258
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51641$63,996$14,043
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69841$60,386$11,400
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32138$155,829$22,010
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38938$32,163$6,347
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26737$111,893$34,395
Diabetes, with complications 63837$29,760$7,103
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46736$121,811$25,917
Hip or knee replacement 47036$67,304$15,106
Bowel surgery, with complications 33035$79,922$18,388
Seizures with Mcc 10034$67,791$13,520
Pneumonia, with complications 19434$36,222$5,804
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20834$83,671$18,346
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08633$47,631$9,121
Lung infection, with complications 17833$42,315$7,490
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18033$73,146$12,178
Fainting 31233$38,489$6,313
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48033$84,294$19,204
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85433$71,921$15,923
Delirium and other mental confusion 88433$44,847$10,769
Seizures 10131$33,756$6,579
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28630$65,710$16,243
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49330$76,358$16,238
Diabetes, with major complications 63729$51,396$10,392
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41828$57,845$12,185
Heart attack, with complications 28127$38,830$6,580
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87027$234,556$54,454
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05726$39,932$9,407
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24226$114,234$23,064
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24326$87,316$16,782
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39126$44,430$10,344
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46826$85,414$19,548
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03925$54,689$8,738
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04125$78,357$16,728
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61725$69,799$12,753
Irregular heartbeat 31024$32,955$4,362
High blood pressure 30523$36,603$6,004
Other digestive problems, with complications 39423$30,517$8,055
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69923$38,109$7,750
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$36,813$6,486
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02522$125,956$27,868
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17622$35,620$5,800
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46422$83,346$19,436
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56322$42,514$6,419
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91722$57,873$11,518
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09121$71,629$15,010
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26921$128,349$34,418
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38821$55,852$9,777
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46021$113,652$24,204
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44520$37,514$8,263
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05619$77,622$15,155
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16319$120,648$30,553
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37219$34,690$8,240
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48319$93,890$17,209
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54319$40,096$8,610
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89719$37,230$6,259
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08518$76,054$14,771
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44418$56,303$11,567
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06917$41,379$5,785
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08217$76,305$15,748
COPD, with major complications 19017$36,856$8,472
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$40,856$7,406
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31517$29,834$7,062
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81117$65,021$9,802
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16416$83,651$17,599
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23616$206,257$30,821
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39316$43,286$11,267
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48216$47,375$12,430
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55116$53,957$11,741
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66016$49,863$9,128
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91916$56,443$13,570
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98116$121,454$30,404
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03815$60,102$11,160
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$46,939$7,433
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$51,139$9,622
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09215$45,618$7,418
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$156,765$34,321
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31415$73,022$14,423
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43215$55,352$14,452
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51515$87,600$24,293
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53615$33,974$5,848
Cellulitis with Mcc 60215$43,291$9,725
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86315$39,771$6,790
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90815$54,721$13,265
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04014$106,208$25,064
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$44,473$7,280
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41914$51,773$9,197
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43514$74,514$20,512
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43914$46,041$6,171
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45414$213,774$41,773
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52114$88,313$19,827
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60514$40,244$6,782
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18413$50,331$7,898
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$51,537$5,815
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05412$65,854$10,012
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19912$50,782$12,227
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23412$228,606$45,973
Hypertension with Mcc 30412$42,092$9,331
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41712$77,432$16,172
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47212$135,350$22,046
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54212$71,328$14,163
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55412$32,069$5,993
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$124,317$25,682
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95612$102,670$27,182
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98812$70,282$11,766
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$47,943$8,767
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23311$387,460$71,277
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$47,870$10,321
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$62,761$13,613
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37511$55,016$10,087
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49211$112,050$23,236
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49411$54,471$12,775
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$87,907$19,287

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