University Health System

4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 · (210) 358-2000

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$27what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$372.3Mnet income, all sources

−121.6%margin on patient care alone

$324.2Mcost of charity care (18.8% of costs)

$111.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

764beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024.

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	340	$98,890	$36,037
Sepsis 872	75	$48,015	$24,002
Heart failure, with major complications 291	74	$62,017	$28,866
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	73	$226,905	$75,834
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	69	$92,042	$32,113
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	56	$68,580	$30,489
Psychoses 885	55	$33,171	$29,977
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	51	$38,687	$22,418
Stroke, with major complications 064	50	$100,451	$34,823
Kidney Transplant 652	48	$174,985	$63,877
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	47	$129,952	$57,998
Kidney failure, with complications 683	47	$39,002	$23,058
Lung infection, with major complications 177	45	$73,250	$30,277
Respiratory failure 189	43	$70,560	$27,654
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	40	$59,873	$29,081
Fainting 312	39	$43,767	$21,705
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	39	$37,652	$21,046
Urinary tract infection 690	39	$38,090	$21,844
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	37	$39,245	$21,382
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	36	$183,360	$54,265
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	36	$126,867	$39,093
Seizures 101	36	$36,393	$21,241
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	36	$90,014	$33,565
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	34	$61,334	$25,931
Heart attack, with major complications 280	33	$76,193	$29,919
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	33	$34,820	$20,429
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	32	$71,058	$24,139
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	31	$48,264	$22,263
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	30	$64,189	$25,473
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	30	$130,874	$43,682
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	28	$202,608	$70,733
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	28	$51,280	$28,277
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	27	$116,896	$32,259
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	27	$76,436	$29,559
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	27	$75,934	$41,129
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	27	$89,208	$33,392
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	26	$73,519	$33,434
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	26	$136,938	$41,305
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	26	$77,916	$34,455
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	25	$750,674	$216,970
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	25	$85,116	$31,603
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	25	$57,284	$22,061
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	24	$64,276	$23,901
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	23	$113,577	$48,814
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	23	$51,628	$24,292
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	23	$131,684	$43,214
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	22	$171,986	$71,595
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	22	$69,406	$23,069
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	22	$55,042	$25,885
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	21	$414,832	$140,274
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	21	$63,232	$26,980
Lung infection, with complications 178	21	$45,799	$23,581
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	21	$61,784	$27,907
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	21	$194,992	$74,534
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	20	$465,730	$149,495
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	20	$149,124	$58,042
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	19	$121,326	$35,105
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	19	$72,451	$28,764
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	19	$93,075	$34,767
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	19	$34,269	$23,445
Seizures with Mcc 100	18	$64,456	$30,896
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	18	$268,615	$68,872
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	17	$51,043	$24,398
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	17	$48,921	$33,262
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	17	$139,596	$48,150
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	17	$109,960	$34,963
Back problems (no surgery) 552	17	$42,158	$22,318
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	16	$121,602	$40,797
Diabetes, with major complications 637	16	$63,798	$28,765
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	16	$87,794	$41,816
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	16	$96,890	$35,945
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	15	$86,974	$32,815
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	15	$67,614	$26,479
COPD, with major complications 190	15	$55,615	$25,175
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	15	$115,132	$34,593
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	15	$28,370	$20,775
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	15	$296,444	$86,865
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	15	$95,851	$41,000
Heart stent 322	14	$70,062	$28,114
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 964	14	$101,045	$33,046
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	13	$151,443	$50,655
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	13	$118,018	$36,893
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	13	$215,657	$68,428
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	13	$42,046	$19,852
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	13	$42,379	$23,430
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	13	$50,187	$24,765
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	13	$39,784	$22,579
Anemia and blood disorders 812	13	$72,326	$30,368
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	13	$81,918	$35,397
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 988	13	$54,050	$30,988
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	12	$295,456	$95,897
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 239	12	$217,837	$74,092
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	12	$173,522	$52,865
Heart attack, with complications 281	12	$62,216	$24,005
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	12	$55,236	$20,816
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	12	$120,985	$43,855
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	12	$138,057	$45,029
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	12	$166,754	$60,545
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	12	$101,949	$33,021
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	12	$38,942	$21,491
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	12	$77,912	$31,499
Diabetes, with complications 638	12	$39,150	$22,423
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	12	$343,333	$99,206
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	12	$47,162	$22,876
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	11	$78,070	$25,603
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	11	$123,411	$42,808
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	11	$49,313	$22,045
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	11	$57,679	$23,166
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	11	$85,888	$29,540
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	11	$121,607	$54,798

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