US Health Care Costs

University of Kentucky Hospital

800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536 · (859) 257-2278

General hospitalGovernment - StateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$27what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$462.1Mnet income, all sources
−27.0%margin on patient care alone
$44.6Mcost of charity care (1.5% of costs)
$87.3Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
1,067beds

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 871332$96,856$21,845
Heart failure, with major complications 291149$50,711$13,092
Stroke, with major complications 064113$108,930$21,341
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85390$233,829$53,645
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48177$94,830$19,483
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06574$50,277$11,176
Bowel surgery, with complications 33074$91,035$24,327
Lung infection, with major complications 17767$74,725$18,451
Pneumonia, with major complications 19366$54,155$13,856
Stomach and digestive disorders 39266$33,190$9,162
Respiratory failure 18963$52,368$12,946
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02560$135,965$40,275
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37857$42,808$10,474
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32955$201,560$51,466
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43255$89,997$20,113
Back problems (no surgery) 55255$41,866$10,185
Kidney failure, with major complications 68254$66,846$15,485
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69854$82,098$20,338
Heart attack, with major complications 28049$87,006$17,041
Urinary tract infection 69049$32,281$9,104
Sepsis 87248$44,213$11,056
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02347$271,745$55,977
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23546$232,536$57,084
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37746$68,054$17,779
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31443$85,555$22,024
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60343$34,644$9,811
Kidney failure, with complications 68342$34,668$10,148
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16441$91,480$24,721
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05739$48,368$15,930
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49339$132,480$27,636
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87039$291,951$68,844
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26738$203,169$40,487
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43538$74,682$18,493
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64038$54,401$16,428
Seizures 10137$40,049$9,770
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09236$38,439$10,799
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00335$653,835$172,931
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39335$66,398$17,401
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20834$117,955$30,010
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27434$108,090$27,284
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54333$53,906$11,788
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20532$89,062$21,578
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44232$44,290$10,274
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16631$145,400$45,349
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68931$58,104$14,665
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28630$131,455$26,013
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32730$101,294$22,346
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39130$53,695$13,900
Other digestive problems, with complications 39430$43,062$11,782
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48030$139,233$26,660
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07029$84,116$22,417
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17529$51,683$13,874
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44129$69,346$18,277
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09127$110,345$20,358
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64127$43,123$8,570
Delirium and other mental confusion 88427$80,372$15,298
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05626$96,339$25,153
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08226$102,495$23,666
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25326$145,544$23,941
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02725$129,017$23,017
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18025$69,873$17,586
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21925$378,981$91,439
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54225$87,404$16,989
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91925$62,261$18,080
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25224$159,698$30,657
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29924$77,593$20,388
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31524$47,587$11,735
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69924$46,700$12,388
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84024$111,349$28,713
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89724$33,812$9,844
Lung infection, with complications 17823$61,068$11,820
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20723$223,829$59,308
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27023$231,358$58,336
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83423$242,276$67,693
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92023$40,108$10,802
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08322$70,953$19,852
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08622$39,905$12,856
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32622$226,439$61,984
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40622$123,305$25,760
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44522$41,804$11,153
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30921$32,242$9,028
Heart stent 32221$97,287$19,349
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37421$75,744$21,560
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52221$87,868$19,344
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86221$132,679$29,382
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18320$82,232$16,237
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49220$158,834$44,652
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55120$77,011$18,813
Kidney Transplant 65220$361,106$35,186
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94820$31,479$9,090
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00419$401,032$115,185
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08519$96,249$19,340
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16319$275,169$60,346
Heart attack, with complications 28119$40,952$9,160
Fainting 31219$52,165$9,780
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33119$53,010$15,760
Diabetes, with complications 63819$36,276$9,273
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80919$53,886$12,763
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19918$75,727$17,255
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22018$301,604$62,057
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$61,985$13,045
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95618$215,364$44,874
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95718$295,130$70,320
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98118$182,460$45,178
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16517$80,484$17,669
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32817$52,643$15,168
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$99,502$23,343
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38917$28,279$8,816
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43917$32,842$9,797
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46017$171,270$35,234
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81117$46,403$13,170
Anemia and blood disorders 81217$51,498$11,241
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84717$77,452$14,353
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86317$38,185$10,515
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96317$117,066$24,926
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02416$170,929$33,653
Seizures with Mcc 10016$102,188$21,656
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16716$78,099$17,279
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30816$49,238$11,866
Irregular heartbeat 31016$22,079$5,991
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35616$197,305$49,661
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37216$34,296$10,111
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46716$101,111$30,644
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07115$63,595$13,697
Neurological Eye Disorders 12315$36,843$8,343
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18415$65,179$11,969
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45415$132,049$51,359
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52115$130,361$26,140
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56315$39,230$10,078
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85715$73,950$22,092
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96415$66,727$15,210
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00514$844,699$176,159
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$48,065$13,876
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17614$31,808$8,189
Pneumonia, with complications 19414$43,799$10,493
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23614$183,880$38,810
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37514$45,713$11,373
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 43614$51,910$11,683
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44414$59,883$16,045
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47214$120,697$26,392
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84614$74,696$25,219
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$90,447$20,551
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02613$114,733$23,130
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05413$79,676$18,129
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14113$82,657$18,779
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 26813$297,690$71,884
Heart catheterization 28713$67,296$12,209
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32113$163,213$30,092
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43313$30,191$10,859
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00112$1,073,525$263,678
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01212$171,251$35,180
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03612$78,506$15,370
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26912$168,364$46,908
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27112$143,716$30,495
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$83,272$22,250
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30012$58,479$10,627
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40512$209,105$67,063
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55412$27,495$8,726
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$94,512$26,496
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61712$119,472$25,835
Diabetes, with major complications 63712$73,590$15,047
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65712$78,184$18,430
Coagulation Disorders 81312$56,781$14,742
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$170,382$57,138
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90712$175,224$38,823
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$46,005$11,465
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26411$116,860$28,051
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51911$128,056$21,153
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58011$55,419$18,556
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64411$35,805$10,568
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65011$378,422$44,424
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83711$202,635$71,534
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$105,541$19,341

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