US Health Care Costs

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 · (319) 356-1616

General hospitalGovernment - StateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$447.0Mnet income, all sources
−17.0%margin on patient care alone
$24.5Mcost of charity care (1.2% of costs)
$42.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
743beds

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 871230$98,391$21,701
Heart failure, with major complications 291158$76,938$15,596
Stroke, with major complications 064148$96,035$20,611
Respiratory failure 189148$77,225$15,179
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065143$68,610$12,434
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025136$163,600$43,429
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274103$100,703$29,635
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46094$144,189$34,955
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48184$100,012$21,081
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85384$215,545$52,818
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84774$45,797$14,017
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26667$217,216$57,763
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21964$286,390$71,981
Bowel surgery, with complications 33061$81,218$23,222
Pneumonia, with major complications 19360$66,171$14,718
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26756$159,349$43,179
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02355$247,145$58,491
Lung infection, with major complications 17755$68,240$17,887
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28655$124,161$22,968
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20854$108,927$27,554
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37753$84,960$19,367
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37851$55,057$11,013
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01850$2,089,368$452,054
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25349$146,182$26,779
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30949$34,165$8,464
Back problems (no surgery) 55249$49,516$10,567
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64049$77,101$15,041
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02748$102,032$22,951
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23548$210,736$54,545
Kidney failure, with complications 68348$47,724$10,236
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32947$188,528$45,930
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17545$60,097$15,310
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45445$156,548$55,128
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64145$56,471$9,452
Urinary tract infection 69045$44,287$9,013
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27041$279,288$64,409
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31440$107,670$22,598
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47240$131,117$29,936
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66040$61,562$13,425
Kidney failure, with major complications 68239$79,386$16,756
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08238$102,829$22,772
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45738$209,780$59,842
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32137$156,669$30,558
Other digestive problems, with complications 39437$33,729$10,008
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65737$92,376$17,629
Seizures 10136$46,350$10,267
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68936$76,616$14,218
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69936$39,794$10,873
Anemia and blood disorders 81236$37,132$9,980
Seizures with Mcc 10035$135,172$23,898
Stomach and digestive disorders 39235$40,580$8,930
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44535$65,946$11,519
Sepsis 87235$58,554$12,311
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39134$58,902$14,301
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46734$147,888$32,670
Hip or knee replacement 47034$82,160$17,774
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65434$133,170$29,003
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69834$48,221$16,670
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08333$67,070$14,239
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98133$201,149$48,284
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44432$69,384$16,978
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60332$41,555$10,422
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05431$104,490$18,349
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16431$92,174$24,236
Heart attack, with major complications 28030$99,174$17,796
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32630$237,612$57,132
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48030$131,533$33,637
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52230$99,195$20,865
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30829$48,527$12,696
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39328$87,607$17,788
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91928$67,785$19,191
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25227$203,363$35,714
Kidney Transplant 65227$295,561$40,709
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84627$67,655$24,127
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02026$268,798$79,091
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02626$131,567$27,729
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03626$63,298$16,931
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49326$110,093$23,008
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43525$68,228$17,820
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92025$48,452$10,786
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26924$187,235$39,348
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38924$61,859$11,829
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48324$118,533$23,405
Heart catheterization 28723$64,066$11,516
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29223$63,061$10,690
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35623$202,698$43,446
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44823$141,470$37,457
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05722$71,995$14,618
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09222$70,407$11,646
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18022$100,154$19,630
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24222$104,662$32,198
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30022$56,934$11,650
Heart stent 32222$111,061$17,747
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38822$82,693$17,624
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65922$98,694$22,959
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83422$163,997$56,597
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06621$40,053$7,500
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16321$143,459$43,823
Heart attack, with complications 28121$67,415$11,113
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31521$100,426$13,823
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 35721$104,248$21,867
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44221$41,233$11,220
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55121$101,434$19,771
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20520$96,836$21,119
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27320$174,293$44,218
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41820$95,175$16,679
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85620$201,045$49,632
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02419$154,859$34,367
COPD, with major complications 19019$63,513$13,111
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44119$95,547$20,709
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$115,428$20,624
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89719$34,328$9,935
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98219$104,879$23,781
Pneumonia, with complications 19418$39,825$8,855
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37418$79,946$19,975
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40518$255,265$62,133
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40618$132,745$27,679
Diabetes, with major complications 63718$79,877$14,494
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73718$90,195$19,471
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84018$126,770$32,175
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 92818$217,015$65,939
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03917$68,060$11,126
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07017$102,271$20,597
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22817$198,786$52,348
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24317$91,909$21,591
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33117$56,249$16,245
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51917$106,807$20,261
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54217$114,216$19,869
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80817$100,169$24,981
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83717$182,552$58,661
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86317$48,847$10,811
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09116$88,835$18,804
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16516$70,908$18,020
Fainting 31216$50,113$9,708
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32716$124,163$24,330
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42716$199,152$63,089
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43816$114,639$14,916
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67316$203,348$38,558
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80916$46,219$12,621
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96416$103,579$16,572
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00315$585,132$173,721
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01215$212,287$41,454
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03515$86,339$21,609
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37215$37,540$10,911
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43915$41,650$9,851
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46415$90,787$29,642
Diabetes, with complications 63815$54,250$10,497
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85415$79,344$21,138
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85715$113,089$22,309
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90815$100,012$19,697
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95715$358,640$73,698
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96315$159,749$31,231
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27114$135,069$32,073
Irregular heartbeat 31014$35,745$6,518
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32814$73,203$15,489
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37114$65,221$18,559
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 82914$114,037$30,869
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84114$94,816$18,378
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$171,790$37,465
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01113$291,581$51,548
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05613$95,164$24,112
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07113$63,920$11,346
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14113$120,269$20,425
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18413$65,534$11,675
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23313$301,454$72,031
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$90,225$16,776
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43213$93,798$22,887
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 45113$132,608$28,882
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46313$184,132$56,296
Amputation for Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 47513$88,038$20,903
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$117,486$28,256
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54313$84,416$13,178
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 65613$128,977$30,760
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65813$80,306$13,917
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82713$134,339$23,632
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91713$112,479$21,748
Non-Extensive Burns 93513$108,506$22,546
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95613$205,205$40,059
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20712$272,359$70,180
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$90,392$16,959
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 45912$225,689$57,626
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49212$192,225$39,424
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$83,152$16,394
Coagulation Disorders 81312$338,246$109,303
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87012$286,056$63,794
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01611$224,908$61,708
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02911$176,913$35,346
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19911$85,588$19,463
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38011$61,541$20,341
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41711$104,347$23,296
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43611$64,527$12,418
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46811$99,221$24,142
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56311$51,782$9,436
Major Bladder Procedures with Mcc 65311$270,267$57,208
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94711$103,395$16,341

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