US Health Care Costs

The Miriam Hospital

164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 · (401) 793-2500

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

The money

$29what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$44.0Mnet income, all sources
−18.8%margin on patient care alone
$9.0Mcost of charity care (1.6% of costs)
$20.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
247beds

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 871252$53,991$18,060
Heart failure, with major complications 291234$33,787$12,299
Hip or knee replacement 470161$31,533$17,627
Lung infection, with major complications 17797$44,945$15,328
Heart attack, with major complications 28087$43,936$15,470
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30981$21,087$7,839
Pneumonia, with major complications 19375$29,747$12,211
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37875$32,224$9,546
COPD, with major complications 19066$30,968$11,556
Stomach and digestive disorders 39266$22,908$7,836
Heart stent 32263$63,359$20,342
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69862$45,490$16,064
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30854$32,582$12,162
Bowel surgery, with complications 33054$45,225$24,084
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32149$103,144$31,957
Urinary tract infection 69046$24,865$7,834
Heart attack, with complications 28145$29,457$9,690
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$25,172$8,781
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05743$34,403$12,089
Pneumonia, with complications 19443$21,688$8,460
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64043$32,461$12,432
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68943$29,373$11,016
Kidney failure, with complications 68342$24,508$8,984
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64140$21,286$7,747
Heart catheterization 28738$32,524$12,924
Lung infection, with complications 17837$30,704$9,646
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69937$22,706$10,411
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$31,095$13,647
Sepsis 87235$34,631$12,466
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06534$29,359$9,538
Respiratory failure 18933$29,442$12,861
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33133$36,307$18,302
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28632$65,027$20,081
Other digestive problems, with complications 39432$27,598$10,097
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85332$133,602$41,990
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37730$42,011$16,254
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48129$53,685$21,403
Diabetes, with complications 63829$30,934$9,046
Kidney failure, with major complications 68229$31,091$13,716
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46828$47,157$23,961
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52228$49,061$20,776
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24327$68,576$23,411
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45427$143,711$58,320
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45527$90,830$47,330
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38925$26,773$9,385
Back problems (no surgery) 55225$27,586$9,284
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$38,860$12,687
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17622$20,295$9,589
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28222$23,891$8,297
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29222$27,135$8,549
Fainting 31222$26,939$8,957
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32922$81,942$39,649
Delirium and other mental confusion 88422$29,002$13,717
Stroke, with major complications 06421$39,478$16,584
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03620$52,004$16,854
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31419$51,330$19,732
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$21,401$6,038
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54319$28,934$9,997
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66119$25,911$11,132
Cellulitis with Mcc 60218$34,791$13,048
Anemia and blood disorders 81218$30,658$9,011
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89718$22,985$8,099
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20217$31,119$9,589
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30017$25,639$10,433
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$42,480$17,086
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46717$71,204$31,332
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48317$58,075$23,282
Coagulation Disorders 81317$34,209$16,485
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45716$139,162$55,379
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46016$79,973$39,897
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$45,253$16,152
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64316$54,690$16,160
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$34,018$9,290
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18015$53,240$16,633
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44415$43,096$18,907
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55415$25,640$8,113
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92015$31,500$10,052
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24214$77,615$30,585
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65714$50,095$23,322
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81114$47,809$12,642
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91914$42,144$18,971
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06613$30,106$6,814
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$24,669$8,009
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$43,353$17,602
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$28,005$8,657
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$57,589$18,618
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64413$31,181$10,657
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66013$31,172$13,031
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$31,412$18,388
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38812$33,214$13,907
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$50,759$20,628
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$42,613$12,386
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$43,348$17,004
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32411$97,046$28,883
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37111$49,177$15,665
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52111$63,606$27,150
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65811$31,679$16,712

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