US Health Care Costs

Uch-Memorial Health System

1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 · (719) 365-5000

General hospitalGovernment - LocalEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$13what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$51.9Mnet income, all sources
5.3%margin on patient care alone
$44.0Mcost of charity care (4.3% of costs)
$53.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
526beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

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 871326$101,472$14,670
Heart failure, with major complications 291252$55,743$9,985
Pneumonia, with major complications 193132$72,774$10,478
Lung infection, with major complications 177129$68,163$11,928
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274115$185,400$25,360
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85388$272,996$43,957
Respiratory failure 18987$66,236$9,678
Kidney failure, with complications 68387$47,983$7,608
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48182$124,672$16,091
Heart stent 32278$121,438$14,736
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06575$69,243$8,031
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37874$57,686$7,806
Urinary tract infection 69072$45,231$6,366
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52270$143,497$16,375
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64169$51,670$6,455
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64067$86,054$11,294
Stomach and digestive disorders 39263$51,667$6,470
Stroke, with major complications 06456$113,020$14,411
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32956$232,391$37,765
Kidney failure, with major complications 68252$75,386$10,890
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17550$57,979$11,213
Pneumonia, with complications 19450$48,852$6,631
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68950$61,043$8,718
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60343$47,450$7,338
Heart attack, with major complications 28042$69,577$12,299
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37742$90,624$13,821
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45542$281,240$34,563
Back problems (no surgery) 55242$57,057$7,707
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02541$235,782$33,047
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41841$115,142$12,430
Bowel surgery, with complications 33040$123,153$18,528
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20839$132,865$20,001
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31439$85,010$17,138
Lung infection, with complications 17838$52,036$7,708
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32138$194,195$24,820
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38937$41,021$6,997
Sepsis 87237$53,460$8,731
Diabetes, with major complications 63734$79,200$11,089
Other digestive problems, with complications 39433$55,830$8,053
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02332$274,024$39,454
COPD, with major complications 19032$63,193$8,554
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31731$378,280$50,029
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16430$117,713$21,111
Heart attack, with complications 28130$58,004$7,707
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30829$56,300$9,554
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37229$55,081$8,344
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17628$41,392$6,476
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05727$71,969$10,335
Seizures with Mcc 10027$145,110$17,079
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21927$473,926$62,463
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30927$44,118$6,171
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48027$169,714$21,374
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49327$142,699$17,676
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64427$63,441$9,018
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69827$62,358$12,117
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08326$85,564$10,804
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26626$233,636$49,938
Diabetes, with complications 63826$50,812$7,878
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18425$62,211$8,442
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43225$79,553$14,249
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18024$84,803$13,518
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44224$68,656$7,352
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22023$394,322$51,587
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39123$71,233$11,748
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46723$184,536$25,299
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26722$264,540$36,118
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26922$353,865$36,488
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05621$99,743$15,989
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22921$123,207$26,408
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29221$60,008$6,807
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44121$83,266$13,815
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53621$47,707$6,536
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69921$38,900$8,470
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16320$201,530$38,374
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25220$178,407$27,046
Fainting 31220$60,720$7,050
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44520$93,682$8,682
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52120$175,958$21,379
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91920$78,946$14,120
Seizures 10119$55,839$7,381
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25319$158,320$25,852
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27119$247,047$27,515
Heart catheterization 28719$66,289$8,671
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32719$106,397$20,800
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08618$57,704$10,001
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09118$81,349$13,002
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$47,509$6,870
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45418$425,097$55,544
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47218$202,579$22,872
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48218$93,990$11,522
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55118$89,629$12,527
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98118$250,869$33,760
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09217$66,627$7,849
Pneumothorax with Cc 20017$79,612$14,484
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28617$88,088$20,941
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$85,779$11,935
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46017$235,007$31,847
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58017$84,551$13,168
Delirium and other mental confusion 88417$57,363$12,473
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03916$69,033$10,193
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16516$81,232$17,471
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$77,961$7,804
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41716$145,023$17,806
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44416$130,489$13,131
Anemia and blood disorders 81216$63,312$7,250
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$56,054$6,567
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$86,132$8,428
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23615$264,023$30,480
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27015$267,022$38,828
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$68,637$8,131
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33615$82,356$17,335
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39015$37,577$4,783
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43315$60,523$8,292
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20714$306,780$51,424
High blood pressure 30514$41,422$6,244
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33114$96,198$13,956
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37514$79,316$9,590
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66014$72,648$10,584
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81114$64,369$10,999
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90814$86,602$15,441
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$69,057$13,338
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03513$101,812$17,533
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03813$80,264$12,500
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08213$94,907$17,474
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18313$86,262$12,437
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19613$82,354$14,600
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27313$233,049$33,756
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43513$128,869$13,886
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49213$246,779$32,433
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85613$187,977$30,098
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86213$70,349$14,172
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$241,790$30,638
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03612$94,099$14,051
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20212$55,717$7,747
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22812$162,850$37,594
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56312$44,374$6,975
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$56,011$12,294
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$50,270$7,390
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$67,795$11,773
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$67,975$8,275
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95612$239,164$32,747
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07011$79,195$12,238
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18611$75,921$10,976
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$71,768$10,539
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44611$70,269$6,576
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48311$195,043$20,502
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67311$170,662$31,661
Coagulation Disorders 81311$66,296$12,137
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$67,724$6,995
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$154,836$18,919

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