University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792 · (608) 263-6400

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

The money

$23what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$180.3Mnet income, all sources

−1.7%margin on patient care alone

$40.8Mcost of charity care (1.8% of costs)

$28.2Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

681beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	546	$100,301	$26,632
Heart failure, with major complications 291	203	$58,495	$16,783
Lung infection, with major complications 177	187	$77,037	$20,974
Heart attack, with major complications 280	149	$67,251	$19,678
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	138	$135,118	$45,491
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	132	$65,518	$20,432
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	101	$113,117	$28,825
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	100	$204,858	$57,494
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	97	$56,053	$14,167
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	95	$54,313	$16,522
Sepsis 872	92	$49,314	$13,638
Hip or knee replacement 470	90	$69,609	$20,018
Respiratory failure 189	85	$55,416	$15,339
Kidney Transplant 652	82	$280,753	$67,840
Stroke, with major complications 064	81	$97,786	$26,048
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	79	$60,888	$18,204
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	78	$245,773	$69,968
Heart stent 322	75	$86,682	$19,213
Urinary tract infection 690	70	$35,715	$10,522
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	68	$40,188	$11,545
Kidney failure, with complications 683	66	$43,795	$12,736
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	65	$126,236	$31,028
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	64	$205,509	$56,798
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	63	$76,684	$22,236
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	63	$58,714	$18,083
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	62	$117,002	$24,452
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	60	$37,375	$10,316
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	58	$64,961	$13,473
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	58	$50,442	$12,871
Back problems (no surgery) 552	58	$42,880	$12,463
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	57	$51,872	$15,581
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	56	$251,495	$69,423
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	56	$234,918	$67,139
Psychoses 885	56	$54,698	$24,659
Fainting 312	53	$40,228	$10,644
Heart attack, with complications 281	52	$50,540	$11,292
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	51	$79,488	$22,858
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	51	$99,227	$32,984
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	51	$62,816	$17,999
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	50	$106,381	$27,144
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	50	$165,846	$39,427
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	47	$63,242	$14,215
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	45	$100,562	$31,139
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	45	$71,781	$21,767
Seizures 101	43	$51,621	$12,453
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	43	$111,209	$34,470
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	43	$32,686	$10,799
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	42	$260,861	$66,950
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	42	$333,800	$88,014
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	42	$91,643	$22,993
Lung infection, with complications 178	41	$49,452	$14,335
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	41	$39,336	$11,193
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	41	$59,218	$14,922
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	40	$65,108	$20,751
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	40	$81,804	$24,613
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	39	$43,404	$10,109
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	39	$36,954	$10,180
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	39	$58,355	$14,537
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	38	$156,529	$35,366
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	38	$118,416	$28,728
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	38	$138,264	$32,135
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	37	$353,654	$61,087
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	37	$63,502	$23,233
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	36	$124,099	$28,378
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	36	$65,161	$25,439
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	35	$90,073	$25,992
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	34	$121,395	$29,354
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	34	$273,313	$67,137
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	33	$147,722	$31,268
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	33	$249,083	$65,599
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	32	$84,720	$23,682
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	32	$228,053	$66,295
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	31	$80,716	$21,161
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	30	$101,666	$25,259
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	30	$83,792	$23,276
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	30	$39,627	$11,075
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	29	$1,047,222	$372,171
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	29	$66,173	$15,947
Seizures with Mcc 100	29	$129,083	$31,006
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	29	$76,545	$23,078
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	29	$256,437	$68,410
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	29	$105,230	$25,304
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	29	$82,449	$21,311
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 016	28	$212,464	$74,366
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	28	$138,073	$30,211
Diabetes, with complications 638	28	$37,285	$11,128
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	27	$173,664	$42,331
Heart catheterization 287	26	$73,475	$14,756
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	26	$82,234	$18,398
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	26	$93,674	$20,734
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	25	$159,079	$49,384
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	25	$89,150	$20,087
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis Without Mcc 651	25	$338,901	$68,121
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	25	$183,977	$51,942
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	25	$86,611	$25,515
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	24	$59,449	$13,189
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	24	$228,741	$59,039
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	24	$130,556	$37,276
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	24	$90,908	$26,902
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	24	$42,637	$10,916
Anemia and blood disorders 812	24	$40,393	$11,473
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	24	$131,498	$34,440
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	23	$89,181	$24,711
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 283	23	$160,031	$36,609
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	23	$75,766	$22,105
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 494	23	$88,061	$20,438
Diabetes, with major complications 637	23	$59,455	$18,136
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	23	$67,739	$18,603
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 814	23	$101,777	$26,013
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	23	$219,853	$46,626
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	22	$86,670	$19,490
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	22	$53,892	$13,810
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	22	$94,643	$20,133
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 737	22	$108,597	$22,408
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	22	$182,645	$54,566
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	22	$40,952	$11,143
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	21	$69,002	$24,671
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	21	$200,244	$60,379
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	21	$80,108	$27,429
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	21	$115,163	$38,843
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 554	21	$37,998	$11,680
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	21	$57,239	$17,485
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	21	$158,355	$38,867
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	21	$92,081	$25,920
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	21	$37,265	$13,125
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	20	$131,654	$33,043
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	20	$349,032	$88,211
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	20	$102,025	$24,946
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	20	$304,475	$80,258
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	19	$61,816	$18,636
Pneumonia, with complications 194	19	$40,026	$10,296
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	19	$61,948	$12,430
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	19	$198,142	$46,033
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	19	$44,477	$13,516
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	19	$48,530	$11,427
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	19	$197,347	$21,274
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	19	$51,259	$13,120
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	19	$138,162	$60,394
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	19	$55,001	$15,562
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	18	$177,884	$48,961
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	18	$75,350	$15,990
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	18	$170,617	$36,187
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	18	$51,947	$14,457
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	18	$78,276	$20,378
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	18	$126,925	$32,985
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	18	$110,348	$28,081
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	18	$49,879	$12,414
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	18	$65,150	$20,983
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	18	$116,985	$32,565
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	18	$136,728	$35,555
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	17	$53,635	$15,114
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	17	$24,568	$7,561
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	17	$84,490	$18,473
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	17	$100,097	$26,370
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	17	$186,457	$42,014
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	17	$30,120	$9,579
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	17	$37,819	$12,326
Major Bladder Procedures with Mcc 653	17	$184,295	$50,437
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	17	$91,570	$26,256
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	17	$161,058	$52,743
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	16	$157,279	$37,787
COPD, with major complications 190	16	$37,955	$12,744
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 228	16	$205,664	$51,872
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	16	$132,466	$37,142
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	16	$84,325	$17,129
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	16	$156,037	$38,891
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	16	$235,638	$71,431
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	16	$29,305	$11,158
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	16	$391,520	$100,222
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 014	15	$310,182	$136,511
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 035	15	$117,264	$24,232
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	15	$188,894	$40,971
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	15	$39,162	$12,135
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	15	$78,369	$26,157
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	15	$132,776	$56,005
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 896	15	$58,519	$19,947
Lung Transplant 007	14	$980,408	$177,536
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 018	14	$850,262	$292,906
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	14	$105,626	$23,827
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	14	$69,365	$22,922
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	14	$103,897	$43,285
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity with Mcc or Tota 469	14	$97,599	$32,501
O.r. Procedures for Obesity with Cc 620	14	$83,190	$16,594
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	13	$56,801	$15,151
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	13	$121,875	$37,540
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	13	$198,641	$51,500
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	13	$176,624	$40,192
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	13	$94,108	$28,022
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with Mcc 604	13	$79,829	$18,817
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	13	$81,350	$18,028
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	13	$78,458	$29,141
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 742	13	$70,603	$20,516
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	13	$57,916	$23,410
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	12	$704,435	$122,849
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	12	$84,092	$16,997
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	12	$80,805	$18,611
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	12	$260,843	$54,182
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	12	$40,047	$8,591
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	12	$80,173	$23,554
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	12	$92,830	$22,261
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 918	12	$27,965	$10,882
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 041	11	$101,975	$23,342
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	11	$304,922	$78,486
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	11	$450,195	$118,175
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and Mcc 275	11	$305,973	$74,102
Hypertension with Mcc 304	11	$50,191	$13,901
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Mcc 335	11	$156,683	$41,215
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 355	11	$91,554	$13,645
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 605	11	$51,629	$11,396
Coagulation Disorders 813	11	$104,697	$38,482
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 827	11	$119,607	$25,991
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	11	$113,091	$20,884
O.r. Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Mental Illness 876	11	$75,303	$39,140
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	11	$32,183	$11,864
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	11	$124,123	$30,185
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 988	11	$77,391	$19,303

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