US Health Care Costs

United Regional Health Care System

1600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 · (940) 764-7000

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

The money

$23what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$163.4Mnet income, all sources
16.8%margin on patient care alone
$25.0Mcost of charity care (7.0% of costs)
$37.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
244beds

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 871368$58,498$16,669
Heart failure, with major complications 291253$36,407$10,803
Lung infection, with major complications 177217$47,872$14,047
Pneumonia, with major complications 193152$42,625$11,441
Respiratory failure 189127$42,352$10,773
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689125$31,802$10,169
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378118$35,478$9,291
Stomach and digestive disorders 392112$28,982$7,225
Kidney failure, with complications 683105$29,452$7,719
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64090$41,331$11,184
Kidney failure, with major complications 68289$44,705$13,341
Fainting 31288$32,103$7,465
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06584$32,596$9,478
Heart attack, with major complications 28084$40,368$13,691
Urinary tract infection 69084$30,212$6,889
Pneumonia, with complications 19479$32,509$7,401
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64176$27,712$6,770
COPD, with major complications 19075$37,648$9,289
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30966$27,029$7,033
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48161$60,415$17,761
Sepsis 87259$42,674$8,844
High blood pressure 30556$24,984$6,352
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60352$33,455$8,249
Lung infection, with complications 17849$35,402$9,835
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52248$63,756$18,004
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69847$43,190$13,847
Stroke, with major complications 06444$54,551$16,875
Diabetes, with complications 63844$33,270$8,480
Anemia and blood disorders 81242$30,188$8,235
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30841$39,866$10,552
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85338$114,495$44,328
Heart stent 32237$67,561$18,525
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39137$38,434$10,875
Heart attack, with complications 28136$29,773$7,682
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94833$27,133$6,681
Seizures 10132$26,862$9,957
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06930$28,041$6,881
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03929$39,354$11,152
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$46,836$15,209
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20828$83,962$22,554
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37728$63,243$15,464
Back problems (no surgery) 55228$28,774$8,587
Cellulitis with Mcc 60227$37,575$13,492
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38926$31,978$6,684
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20725$172,817$59,399
Hypertension with Mcc 30425$30,511$9,686
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19124$31,226$7,120
Irregular heartbeat 31024$17,768$5,524
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06623$23,785$6,039
Seizures with Mcc 10023$66,845$16,757
Heart catheterization 28723$38,765$9,045
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91723$37,538$13,899
Chest pain 31322$27,320$6,037
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33122$55,878$18,538
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48022$69,758$24,550
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09221$28,636$8,822
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31421$46,475$18,648
Other digestive problems, with complications 39421$31,691$9,189
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43921$31,154$9,188
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05720$23,970$11,889
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17620$26,383$9,646
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39020$26,902$4,710
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41720$63,529$19,646
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02519$101,029$36,612
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18419$39,056$9,299
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41819$61,810$15,722
Diabetes, with major complications 63719$34,365$12,144
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$66,492$12,823
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30018$34,078$8,929
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37118$44,959$16,203
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$153,678$60,749
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$138,485$39,328
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32917$143,125$42,872
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$49,197$13,746
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69917$40,878$8,530
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$78,759$28,709
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$42,089$8,697
Diabetes Without Cc/Mcc 63916$26,802$6,073
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26715$179,423$38,358
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29915$46,132$13,137
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44215$31,766$10,140
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48215$52,011$13,241
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53615$24,550$6,707
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$29,258$14,394
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09114$46,146$15,652
Dysequilibrium 14914$27,115$7,243
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25214$103,436$29,344
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28214$29,301$8,922
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28614$50,917$18,235
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32114$102,900$23,967
Bowel surgery, with complications 33014$75,980$20,647
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$54,811$15,870
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$37,396$9,906
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18313$55,505$13,230
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24313$60,466$19,040
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$30,834$9,862
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06212$76,485$18,845
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$33,152$8,847
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$44,768$10,991
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$122,399$34,830
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41912$50,049$11,032
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$52,939$16,272
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85412$71,229$16,944
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03611$47,214$15,194
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17911$36,711$6,411
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19511$27,505$6,440
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$118,254$28,893
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46011$115,121$31,201
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$80,411$24,590
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56311$25,424$7,479
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56511$33,286$8,410
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66011$42,576$12,284
Psychoses 88511$26,906$11,600

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