Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014 · (443) 643-3303

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

The money

$65what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$51.3Mnet income, all sources

7.1%margin on patient care alone

$3.4Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)

$10.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

218beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	841	$20,940	$18,839
Heart failure, with major complications 291	308	$16,499	$14,856
Sepsis 872	131	$12,131	$10,960
Respiratory failure 189	125	$20,191	$18,237
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	118	$13,935	$12,603
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	111	$10,800	$9,731
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	109	$11,900	$10,828
COPD, with major complications 190	105	$15,964	$14,340
Urinary tract infection 690	104	$10,341	$9,375
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	89	$15,180	$13,554
Pneumonia, with complications 194	81	$12,043	$10,844
Fainting 312	76	$11,678	$10,507
Kidney failure, with complications 683	76	$11,963	$10,829
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	70	$10,649	$9,676
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	69	$17,073	$15,343
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	66	$46,883	$42,284
Back problems (no surgery) 552	65	$17,864	$15,899
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	63	$23,518	$21,242
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	62	$21,859	$19,654
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	61	$10,505	$9,405
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	59	$10,044	$9,162
Lung infection, with major complications 177	53	$15,593	$14,031
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	53	$32,334	$29,161
Heart attack, with major complications 280	52	$19,715	$17,889
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	50	$18,646	$16,699
Heart stent 322	48	$19,035	$17,487
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	43	$28,548	$25,807
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	43	$18,236	$16,185
Anemia and blood disorders 812	42	$12,526	$11,201
Stroke, with major complications 064	41	$19,854	$18,236
Heart attack, with complications 281	41	$10,661	$9,515
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	40	$26,874	$24,081
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	40	$8,879	$8,056
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	40	$13,053	$11,741
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	40	$18,595	$16,823
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	39	$24,573	$22,613
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	39	$74,677	$66,570
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	38	$23,928	$21,700
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	37	$10,891	$9,889
Diabetes, with complications 638	37	$11,547	$10,423
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	37	$11,094	$10,139
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	36	$12,323	$11,172
Irregular heartbeat 310	35	$8,485	$7,667
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	34	$18,251	$16,413
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	34	$24,690	$22,420
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	32	$9,769	$9,251
Lung infection, with complications 178	32	$10,586	$9,570
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	31	$17,322	$16,057
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	31	$14,324	$12,992
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	30	$10,970	$10,059
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	30	$10,126	$9,087
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	29	$33,104	$30,125
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	28	$20,764	$18,619
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	27	$32,379	$29,332
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	26	$18,794	$16,935
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 379	25	$8,208	$7,447
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	25	$16,129	$14,260
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	25	$14,529	$13,325
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	24	$22,930	$20,850
Heart catheterization 287	24	$13,633	$12,580
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	22	$8,884	$8,078
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	22	$18,526	$16,712
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	21	$11,305	$10,389
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	21	$12,350	$11,078
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	21	$49,401	$44,803
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	21	$13,264	$11,811
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	21	$66,622	$60,013
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	20	$7,326	$6,826
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	20	$23,107	$21,180
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	20	$22,972	$20,491
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	19	$21,232	$19,423
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	19	$11,756	$10,571
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	18	$37,661	$33,819
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	18	$12,172	$11,157
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	18	$11,925	$10,755
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	18	$10,798	$9,860
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	18	$12,154	$11,006
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	17	$10,364	$9,283
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	17	$17,614	$15,840
High blood pressure 305	17	$13,662	$12,752
Hip or knee replacement 470	17	$35,355	$31,995
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	17	$31,500	$27,557
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	17	$8,778	$7,956
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	17	$39,595	$34,725
Coagulation Disorders 813	17	$21,207	$19,292
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	17	$7,290	$6,709
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	16	$15,319	$14,036
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	16	$44,444	$40,222
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	16	$46,165	$41,281
Diabetes, with major complications 637	16	$31,750	$29,069
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	15	$24,943	$22,553
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	15	$25,256	$23,089
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	15	$32,623	$29,078
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	14	$44,291	$39,280
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	14	$74,071	$65,950
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	14	$19,285	$17,279
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	14	$20,743	$18,340
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	14	$65,813	$59,659
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	14	$45,692	$42,189
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	13	$21,153	$19,343
Seizures 101	13	$8,864	$8,080
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	13	$19,488	$17,672
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	13	$12,593	$11,460
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	13	$11,912	$10,705
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 195	12	$10,522	$9,617
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	12	$38,193	$34,596
Hypertension with Mcc 304	12	$12,631	$11,723
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	12	$27,593	$25,494
Urinary Stones Without Mcc 694	12	$11,511	$10,418
Dysequilibrium 149	11	$9,273	$8,469
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 186	11	$18,965	$16,873
Chest pain 313	11	$9,250	$8,334
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 386	11	$11,325	$9,960
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis Without Mcc 558	11	$11,298	$9,959
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 562	11	$19,754	$18,145
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	11	$10,619	$9,695
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	11	$58,518	$51,609

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