US Health Care Costs

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

2825 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816 · (916) 454-2222

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$99.2Mnet income, all sources
3.3%margin on patient care alone
$15.9Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)
$38.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
523beds

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)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871488$104,594$24,560
Heart failure, with major complications 291245$70,642$15,511
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267167$185,390$57,209
Sepsis 872123$48,111$12,632
Heart attack, with major complications 28099$89,387$20,043
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85391$227,307$57,723
Respiratory failure 18978$69,159$15,311
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06577$80,329$14,383
Stomach and digestive disorders 39274$51,369$10,015
Stroke, with major complications 06470$138,885$26,341
Pneumonia, with major complications 19366$83,191$16,713
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23666$225,938$56,150
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64065$67,319$15,918
Lung infection, with major complications 17764$93,769$20,399
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27458$175,150$39,085
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37757$79,390$20,592
Kidney failure, with complications 68357$53,040$12,042
Heart stent 32255$124,965$26,147
Urinary tract infection 69055$47,064$9,771
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21953$399,608$95,190
Hip or knee replacement 47052$106,114$27,192
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60352$45,588$11,232
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28651$123,948$27,052
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30951$41,884$10,260
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25349$110,288$29,840
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22048$291,300$72,334
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26648$248,223$70,138
Fainting 31245$52,101$10,750
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45445$292,578$82,772
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37844$63,235$16,376
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69844$75,476$19,150
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32140$178,984$35,493
Bowel surgery, with complications 33039$111,249$24,739
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27138$136,129$42,538
Heart attack, with complications 28138$55,217$11,509
Kidney failure, with major complications 68238$94,164$17,760
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64137$52,765$10,438
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25236$170,367$41,420
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68936$61,775$14,295
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48134$90,538$26,224
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30832$91,988$25,755
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26931$184,687$51,667
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84731$62,486$15,785
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23530$314,727$76,609
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33130$95,361$20,625
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38930$55,374$9,975
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02329$293,287$75,430
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03929$72,005$13,374
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81129$113,328$22,701
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28228$56,675$9,518
Chest pain 31328$50,390$9,309
Diabetes, with complications 63828$49,970$12,041
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85428$100,016$24,432
Irregular heartbeat 31027$45,133$7,516
Heart catheterization 28726$80,834$14,526
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32926$258,116$55,641
Anemia and blood disorders 81226$53,175$12,763
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00125$1,391,178$443,700
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03825$76,465$20,868
COPD, with major complications 19025$65,123$13,631
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23425$266,351$65,044
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24325$113,101$25,495
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24224$187,060$43,098
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44524$65,698$13,762
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17523$115,097$17,937
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31423$86,819$24,487
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39123$74,374$15,701
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45523$218,233$55,236
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02522$232,013$55,740
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00321$1,042,819$280,061
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20821$167,673$30,652
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23321$352,235$82,959
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27021$259,143$60,863
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31521$66,290$13,087
Other digestive problems, with complications 39421$46,100$11,595
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84021$126,182$35,855
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07120$65,649$12,847
Pneumonia, with complications 19420$51,525$11,484
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87020$457,073$108,170
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18019$97,332$22,471
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29919$98,244$19,262
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52219$109,326$25,046
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67319$172,313$45,605
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69919$46,099$12,467
Diabetes, with major complications 63718$83,552$17,111
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83418$191,415$67,949
Seizures with Mcc 10017$147,552$49,119
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21617$479,609$129,480
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46017$167,091$53,994
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$282,391$71,650
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02716$165,003$31,253
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07016$87,223$20,338
Lung infection, with complications 17816$63,613$12,093
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20216$55,132$13,454
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22916$218,737$37,903
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38816$71,585$17,798
Back problems (no surgery) 55216$47,898$11,964
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89716$49,901$10,499
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05415$124,594$18,131
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$65,604$11,065
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$114,448$33,498
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24415$96,913$22,038
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44115$91,469$21,387
Cellulitis with Mcc 60215$44,864$16,801
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$103,732$20,366
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20714$448,723$91,827
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24014$139,113$30,819
High blood pressure 30514$55,541$9,467
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47214$140,791$42,226
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48014$122,191$37,072
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52114$116,034$32,214
Seizures 10113$69,850$18,723
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18613$86,323$19,906
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 27213$97,529$29,120
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43513$68,982$22,230
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46813$150,554$31,158
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51613$103,480$22,650
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$75,026$21,345
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$105,125$22,516
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05712$70,186$14,644
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$133,109$27,997
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29212$50,865$10,729
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$67,977$18,108
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49312$94,451$27,626
Coagulation Disorders 81312$51,347$18,860
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$47,446$13,654
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02411$196,992$44,294
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02611$122,328$35,221
Dysequilibrium 14911$58,587$9,367
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19111$58,881$12,760
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$69,388$24,691
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25411$79,473$20,928
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39011$35,816$7,175
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Mcc or Disc Device or Neurostimulator 51811$154,200$44,097
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65811$78,498$24,838
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83711$205,391$60,526
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85611$188,932$52,978
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$47,223$9,783

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