US Health Care Costs

Ucsf Medical Center

505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296, San Francisco, CA 94143 · (415) 353-2733

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

The money

$24what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$422.7Mnet income, all sources
4.0%margin on patient care alone
$103.7Mcost of charity care (2.1% of costs)
$26.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
887beds

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 871558$245,418$43,403
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025184$343,323$74,161
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847168$131,010$23,716
Heart attack, with major complications 280159$217,031$34,833
Hip or knee replacement 470157$149,465$32,373
Heart failure, with major complications 291142$156,962$26,634
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454134$551,579$107,427
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699123$109,999$20,006
Lung infection, with major complications 177111$187,931$33,284
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698105$180,258$33,373
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85396$622,968$119,142
Bowel surgery, with complications 33090$196,440$43,087
Stroke, with major complications 06489$264,981$43,177
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46786$242,084$56,431
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47282$228,396$49,484
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26777$245,802$74,649
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84675$278,048$54,386
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45373$709,251$152,267
Sepsis 87269$101,710$20,090
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02768$206,506$40,969
Stomach and digestive disorders 39266$77,476$14,715
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64066$152,477$27,423
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16464$186,409$40,721
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84064$456,317$78,201
Pneumonia, with major complications 19355$151,740$28,073
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86255$148,520$32,772
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06554$116,631$18,709
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45754$552,042$104,171
Kidney Transplant 65253$565,559$57,213
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46051$295,555$61,106
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00349$2,193,031$433,445
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32949$477,108$103,993
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91949$141,441$34,757
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37748$175,589$34,394
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45647$783,179$153,937
Respiratory failure 18946$161,059$30,286
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02345$491,873$101,212
Seizures with Mcc 10045$197,119$34,066
Seizures 10145$87,282$17,295
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01844$1,856,460$500,198
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30944$66,234$14,192
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31444$242,280$47,015
Other digestive problems, with complications 39444$100,687$17,971
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60344$75,865$16,048
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05743$104,358$25,281
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25343$206,517$42,558
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39342$220,507$37,664
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21941$589,149$128,696
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38941$89,951$19,004
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64141$100,394$16,790
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05640$257,978$47,730
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26640$702,024$138,738
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48140$186,236$36,766
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48340$192,588$40,438
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51940$183,107$33,983
Back problems (no surgery) 55240$103,448$19,752
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09239$111,253$19,985
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43539$157,066$31,368
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28638$292,838$46,143
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37838$95,500$18,261
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66038$147,244$24,962
Kidney failure, with major complications 68238$186,336$35,428
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43237$227,343$43,174
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40636$281,039$52,224
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84136$224,105$32,335
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02635$225,599$48,762
Heart attack, with complications 28135$102,495$17,071
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32735$196,697$41,665
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$122,994$27,965
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 61435$137,029$39,602
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02434$306,454$68,993
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05434$151,483$28,055
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18034$229,273$36,942
Kidney failure, with complications 68334$82,039$18,225
Urinary tract infection 69034$83,388$15,880
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40532$531,740$150,788
Coagulation Disorders 81332$214,195$38,006
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20531$237,706$48,692
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc or 42631$896,415$180,849
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46831$187,103$45,229
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09130$170,416$32,781
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25230$313,077$59,739
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30830$96,608$21,870
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37430$288,801$51,804
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44130$162,207$32,434
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00129$2,460,577$503,719
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$162,549$28,911
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31529$136,110$20,680
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42729$616,872$120,273
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45529$301,195$74,582
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51629$149,546$33,602
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98129$494,344$101,660
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02928$280,938$58,527
Irregular heartbeat 31028$47,562$11,410
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32628$473,790$102,600
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 46928$231,593$56,776
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83428$674,493$129,625
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30027$101,229$18,791
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32127$398,789$62,377
Heart stent 32227$214,819$35,159
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65027$677,271$73,845
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86327$63,668$17,770
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87027$743,720$135,638
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90727$500,603$99,658
Lung infection, with complications 17826$118,798$19,218
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27026$543,165$93,461
Heart catheterization 28726$189,535$22,991
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46426$351,879$60,992
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16625$405,908$88,773
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc 47125$391,998$82,974
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65725$141,633$30,864
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85625$477,904$85,061
Psychoses 88525$211,933$37,636
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00524$1,422,038$232,573
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02024$662,321$157,008
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52224$206,613$37,059
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65824$104,936$24,472
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00423$1,399,288$272,143
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 01423$910,164$206,058
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01623$442,440$108,862
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07023$206,746$36,559
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33123$150,224$30,907
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65423$238,281$47,681
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65923$346,969$63,167
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44222$103,388$18,118
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90822$153,018$39,046
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35421$190,475$30,698
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46321$555,035$108,151
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56321$94,368$17,017
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64321$121,907$29,084
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 65121$672,957$56,858
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68921$94,245$20,218
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$95,400$17,067
Fainting 31220$84,432$16,061
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54520$346,761$62,340
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82720$202,337$38,604
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 82920$283,470$60,763
Lung Transplant 00719$1,602,213$235,355
COPD, with major complications 19019$153,242$24,003
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23519$439,432$92,883
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38819$213,274$34,688
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48019$306,744$51,877
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49319$201,605$38,728
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54319$121,238$20,759
Cellulitis with Mcc 60219$126,651$26,805
Diabetes, with major complications 63719$151,019$26,456
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92019$107,928$19,511
Pneumonia, with complications 19418$69,508$14,515
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44418$230,757$39,614
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46618$372,095$82,319
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64418$75,051$18,734
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73718$164,073$32,636
Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with Mc 84318$223,320$35,779
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85718$227,172$39,290
Delirium and other mental confusion 88418$163,774$35,745
Hiv with Major Related Condition with Mcc 97418$209,111$52,540
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 04117$196,570$38,375
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20817$307,862$51,408
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 26817$592,439$127,249
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26917$334,361$83,725
Knee Procedures Without Principal Diagnosis of Infection Without Cc/Mcc 48917$100,097$25,139
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$209,114$42,581
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94817$81,121$15,616
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16316$351,157$84,299
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37516$120,089$22,636
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 40216$303,306$62,960
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44516$88,736$19,459
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55116$173,914$33,556
Major Bladder Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 65516$194,011$37,839
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67316$454,385$84,608
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80816$202,040$46,112
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80916$248,179$48,446
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 81416$392,479$66,455
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82616$454,088$106,126
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98216$162,697$39,235
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01115$467,466$94,196
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16515$164,258$30,183
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22015$374,873$89,551
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32815$137,197$25,262
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 50115$176,754$30,588
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54215$254,799$56,610
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 60715$111,676$17,664
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 74215$173,366$31,649
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14114$149,904$32,701
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27314$381,190$73,443
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33614$184,504$37,047
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41814$178,181$29,013
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43614$148,007$20,796
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55414$71,453$15,608
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58014$163,851$30,963
Spinal Procedures with Mcc 02813$311,701$90,621
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Mcc 03113$359,516$68,934
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07413$128,463$18,905
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21613$709,970$159,096
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23913$467,999$83,315
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28313$323,589$57,823
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39013$54,267$10,998
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44813$372,470$67,276
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47813$241,684$42,282
Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc 48613$185,479$39,724
Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with Cc 49613$136,487$32,101
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 61513$119,006$23,924
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86413$91,089$21,321
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88013$63,898$17,305
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04012$417,663$69,476
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07312$206,150$29,193
Headaches Without Mcc 10312$72,704$15,992
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25412$171,977$29,465
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27112$261,708$56,552
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27412$205,768$48,317
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37112$204,762$33,929
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 45912$482,792$108,696
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47312$165,398$39,675
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc 51512$317,728$57,788
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51712$131,392$25,350
Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc 57412$172,790$52,205
Diabetes, with complications 63812$87,581$16,103
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67412$133,270$39,330
Viral Illness Without Mcc 86612$91,332$19,393
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$157,664$31,036
Major Head and Neck Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 14211$125,151$25,898
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18111$144,197$25,726
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24211$328,645$62,511
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35611$361,963$75,279
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 35711$169,540$38,145
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38011$152,250$35,109
Bilateral or Multiple Major Joint Procedures of Lower Extremity Without Mcc 46211$220,039$47,198
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52111$314,333$54,792
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55611$91,687$15,931
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Mcc 82311$598,745$117,083
Acute Leukemia with Cc 83511$237,986$41,254

Cash and insurer prices for this hospital haven't been added yet. Every US hospital must publish them; search the hospital's website for "price transparency" or "standard charges".