US Health Care Costs

Tucson Medical Center

5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 · (520) 324-1399

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

The money

$28what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$41.6Mnet income, all sources
−4.0%margin on patient care alone
$20.2Mcost of charity care (2.2% of costs)
$27.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
501beds

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 871384$69,589$15,655
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274183$95,042$25,734
Heart failure, with major complications 291179$43,001$10,615
Lung infection, with major complications 177135$47,372$13,453
Pneumonia, with major complications 193130$40,632$10,984
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267125$158,993$39,315
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378104$39,257$8,243
Heart attack, with major complications 280103$50,759$12,903
Sepsis 87298$38,692$8,669
Respiratory failure 18990$43,363$10,171
Stomach and digestive disorders 39288$30,442$6,583
Urinary tract infection 69087$31,298$6,898
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85383$155,123$39,186
Heart attack, with complications 28180$36,259$7,890
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06579$43,025$8,689
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60378$30,959$7,309
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68976$38,188$9,873
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69873$50,127$12,748
Hip or knee replacement 47072$44,196$15,235
Kidney failure, with complications 68370$30,349$7,381
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64068$43,390$10,397
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26662$194,862$51,111
COPD, with major complications 19058$33,034$9,229
Kidney failure, with major complications 68258$50,954$12,783
Pneumonia, with complications 19457$29,096$6,904
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64155$28,338$6,500
Bowel surgery, with complications 33054$82,762$19,218
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52254$52,960$17,765
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37753$60,067$14,490
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32952$149,359$39,366
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45552$98,112$38,878
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48152$60,458$16,604
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30950$26,164$6,342
Heart stent 32247$80,008$14,897
Stroke, with major complications 06446$66,986$17,637
Irregular heartbeat 31046$21,533$4,881
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33146$59,457$14,340
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39145$54,971$12,764
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46045$100,219$30,021
Heart catheterization 28740$46,261$9,129
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38940$33,294$6,651
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17535$43,224$11,351
Fainting 31235$32,694$7,306
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45435$116,779$51,071
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02533$110,203$31,715
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30831$47,076$10,031
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47229$78,037$22,926
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17628$27,939$7,013
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28228$31,513$6,608
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30028$27,074$8,821
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46728$81,283$27,176
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06927$36,204$6,741
Diabetes, with complications 63827$26,841$7,336
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06626$33,170$5,907
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$33,755$8,051
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46826$65,539$21,319
High blood pressure 30525$30,519$6,528
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31425$80,098$16,374
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32125$105,260$23,075
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48225$45,326$12,987
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27124$100,239$27,834
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69924$32,994$8,405
Seizures with Mcc 10023$78,729$17,418
Seizures 10123$35,652$7,537
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20823$86,472$21,512
Back problems (no surgery) 55222$25,983$7,778
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87022$249,250$55,974
Lung infection, with complications 17821$32,004$7,936
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24421$67,917$15,596
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25221$98,863$26,852
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39021$27,291$4,890
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$32,081$7,580
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22020$176,303$43,586
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41820$66,736$13,445
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43220$62,162$15,939
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85420$73,280$17,231
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07119$39,356$8,593
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27019$156,004$39,906
Cellulitis with Mcc 60219$46,057$11,782
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61719$89,263$16,716
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09218$34,912$8,224
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23618$142,531$33,787
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41718$58,474$18,926
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41918$56,686$10,798
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91918$58,162$14,970
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02717$110,268$23,289
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$166,706$43,296
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18017$53,896$14,220
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28617$57,561$17,546
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$68,056$14,175
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38817$48,478$11,718
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48317$74,849$20,261
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$50,281$11,095
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03916$39,943$9,319
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$100,943$27,317
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25316$79,173$20,646
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26916$101,134$33,175
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28316$70,373$16,068
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29916$40,777$12,824
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43516$71,305$15,156
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49416$58,487$14,990
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$40,309$11,870
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85716$67,939$16,187
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94816$28,934$6,283
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21915$301,447$72,765
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24315$72,671$18,333
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27315$125,986$31,076
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86215$61,701$14,800
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02314$140,892$46,630
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23414$189,610$41,632
Chest pain 31314$30,166$6,169
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53614$28,334$6,621
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$24,206$7,303
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66014$48,010$12,867
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67314$108,107$31,021
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$106,100$27,824
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03613$44,344$14,484
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05413$44,719$12,146
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18613$71,229$12,036
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19113$27,691$7,215
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$47,090$14,928
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$33,149$7,288
Hypertension with Mcc 30413$44,861$9,767
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$30,707$7,930
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43913$31,317$6,659
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47313$80,125$21,603
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48013$102,593$27,179
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52013$40,263$11,840
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91713$46,005$12,192
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$193,228$48,476
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$70,515$18,777
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16412$112,182$21,240
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39312$53,137$13,239
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 40212$97,053$32,223
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44512$46,266$9,060
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49312$59,909$17,847
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52112$76,328$23,029
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$96,820$31,824
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$51,479$13,107
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05711$46,581$11,025
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09111$63,375$14,703
Dental and Oral Diseases with Cc 15811$27,716$7,953
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20211$35,121$8,085
Other Heart Assist System Implant 21511$300,920$92,908
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24011$102,004$19,342
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$35,951$8,548
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37511$44,887$9,451
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 37911$27,425$5,503
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44111$64,549$16,699
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44211$30,067$7,252
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44411$59,019$13,099
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54311$29,888$8,470
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64411$34,102$9,668
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68411$26,131$5,295

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