US Health Care Costs

Suburban Hospital

8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 · (301) 896-2576

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

The money

$76what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$27.9Mnet income, all sources
−7.0%margin on patient care alone
$7.4Mcost of charity care (2.1% of costs)
$7.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
253beds

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 871652$20,973$18,709
Heart failure, with major complications 291347$15,092$13,495
Sepsis 872169$12,626$11,429
Psychoses 885128$20,329$18,075
Urinary tract infection 690116$9,818$8,767
Lung infection, with major complications 17799$15,617$13,366
Respiratory failure 18995$14,698$13,098
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48193$20,923$18,709
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69890$19,751$17,732
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64186$9,170$8,227
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68983$11,730$10,428
Back problems (no surgery) 55274$9,796$8,794
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60369$8,876$8,273
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06568$12,842$11,422
Hip or knee replacement 47065$22,938$20,521
Stroke, with major complications 06462$26,863$23,812
Kidney failure, with complications 68360$10,058$8,946
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85360$58,047$51,989
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37859$11,768$10,510
Pneumonia, with major complications 19356$12,379$11,037
Stomach and digestive disorders 39256$10,818$9,756
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64056$14,391$12,760
Bowel surgery, with complications 33053$31,276$28,252
Kidney failure, with major complications 68253$15,708$14,015
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30950$7,401$6,643
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30848$15,736$14,299
Heart stent 32246$14,448$12,906
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37746$18,741$16,686
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38946$10,454$9,324
Heart attack, with major complications 28045$35,485$31,422
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52244$24,332$21,273
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26742$58,580$53,331
Pneumonia, with complications 19440$9,487$8,494
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69939$10,685$9,621
Lung infection, with complications 17837$12,241$10,939
Fainting 31237$8,450$7,619
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46837$39,369$35,089
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39136$13,838$12,512
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02534$45,781$43,332
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08632$10,904$9,748
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48032$29,350$26,214
Anemia and blood disorders 81232$10,876$9,690
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24229$37,364$32,573
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24329$24,117$21,488
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08328$14,572$12,985
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23628$61,037$54,353
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$22,146$20,021
High blood pressure 30528$7,672$6,886
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08527$23,782$21,263
Irregular heartbeat 31027$5,347$4,926
COPD, with major complications 19026$13,826$12,567
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53626$8,280$7,436
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03625$24,452$21,888
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32125$28,558$26,087
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39325$19,971$17,729
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18424$10,989$9,801
Heart attack, with complications 28124$10,243$9,184
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46724$42,060$37,872
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$16,539$14,699
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06623$9,088$8,248
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$16,080$15,062
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60523$9,584$8,626
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64423$11,256$10,024
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07122$10,308$9,219
Seizures 10122$10,957$9,768
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56322$8,939$8,010
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96422$15,314$13,756
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02321$68,523$61,211
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08221$38,298$34,290
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31421$20,670$18,522
Diabetes, with major complications 63721$24,991$22,424
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38820$19,299$17,423
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48220$15,346$14,341
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55120$14,636$12,969
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81120$14,002$12,426
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$7,589$6,812
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85419$26,539$23,653
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89719$8,413$7,627
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05418$23,370$21,614
Seizures with Mcc 10018$16,142$14,353
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27418$36,408$32,272
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32918$39,998$36,045
Other digestive problems, with complications 39418$11,404$10,269
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52118$29,846$26,589
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$12,956$11,615
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37217$12,973$11,570
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56517$9,178$8,227
Diabetes, with complications 63817$12,850$11,468
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64317$14,609$13,033
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80917$15,501$14,076
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06916$11,199$9,948
Pneumothorax with Cc 20016$14,085$12,576
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24416$23,045$20,854
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29216$12,234$10,864
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49316$22,004$19,639
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91716$14,116$12,762
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09215$10,230$9,197
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$52,452$47,103
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51915$29,095$25,605
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87015$74,990$52,901
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98215$22,296$19,891
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30014$11,127$9,932
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$16,753$15,129
Cellulitis with Mcc 60214$12,409$11,301
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00413$177,539$160,215
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$19,476$15,935
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16413$34,170$31,648
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22013$79,499$73,012
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25213$35,827$32,121
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37513$9,691$8,645
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43213$22,419$19,969
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45513$55,318$49,354
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47213$47,345$42,790
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84113$17,180$15,324
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96313$28,540$25,354
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$32,953$32,008
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23412$62,793$51,958
Heart catheterization 28712$10,892$9,897
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37112$22,681$20,407
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41812$24,338$21,567
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49412$18,551$16,439
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$22,141$19,753
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66012$13,200$11,771
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94812$11,006$9,779
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95612$31,225$27,626
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02611$25,774$22,949
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16511$18,097$17,294
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17611$7,402$6,634
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19611$11,691$10,620
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19911$20,905$18,647
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25311$27,626$25,807
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$38,515$34,051
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33111$25,788$23,404
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43811$30,865$27,340
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$9,229$8,208
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45411$78,343$70,213
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46011$53,900$48,679
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$39,857$36,155

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