Vassar Brothers Medical Center

45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · (845) 454-8500

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

The money

$29what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$81.1Mnet income, all sources

4.3%margin on patient care alone

$7.6Mcost of charity care (1.1% of costs)

$11.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

346beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	905	$56,347	$21,656
Heart failure, with major complications 291	335	$38,534	$14,468
Sepsis 872	158	$33,459	$11,648
Lung infection, with major complications 177	128	$50,616	$18,607
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	113	$137,550	$53,555
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	105	$103,110	$33,331
Heart stent 322	104	$78,840	$19,550
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	102	$153,410	$50,399
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	94	$172,082	$65,127
Stroke, with major complications 064	92	$65,388	$22,649
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	89	$35,978	$15,371
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	82	$21,912	$8,930
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	81	$43,210	$16,235
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	77	$34,234	$11,072
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	73	$53,832	$19,761
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	72	$40,372	$15,011
Kidney failure, with complications 683	71	$30,404	$10,051
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	70	$28,788	$9,345
Respiratory failure 189	69	$39,882	$14,588
Back problems (no surgery) 552	67	$35,659	$11,252
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	64	$39,302	$11,584
Heart attack, with major complications 280	59	$51,629	$16,956
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	59	$72,314	$24,143
Irregular heartbeat 310	59	$18,100	$6,841
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	59	$48,503	$18,233
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	58	$32,557	$12,639
Coagulation Disorders 813	57	$44,047	$17,171
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	53	$25,432	$10,432
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	49	$79,642	$28,489
Heart catheterization 287	47	$37,967	$11,901
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	47	$96,296	$32,444
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	44	$50,194	$15,609
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	44	$67,121	$22,616
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	43	$36,618	$13,424
Fainting 312	40	$33,676	$9,885
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	37	$76,585	$25,186
Diabetes, with complications 638	37	$26,235	$10,077
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	37	$186,478	$72,743
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	35	$72,743	$27,495
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	35	$37,223	$9,528
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	35	$29,909	$11,501
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	34	$38,386	$14,725
COPD, with major complications 190	33	$36,586	$12,287
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	33	$38,689	$15,096
Urinary tract infection 690	33	$31,159	$9,356
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	32	$175,224	$78,256
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	31	$166,480	$50,246
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	31	$115,796	$52,524
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	30	$29,519	$11,586
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	30	$52,420	$23,055
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	30	$67,639	$18,989
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	29	$122,042	$43,989
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	28	$33,148	$12,135
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	27	$93,725	$36,716
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	27	$33,587	$10,655
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	27	$26,226	$9,659
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	26	$42,955	$12,050
Heart attack, with complications 281	26	$34,601	$10,495
Diabetes, with major complications 637	26	$44,631	$16,037
Seizures with Mcc 100	25	$61,779	$20,866
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	25	$143,492	$47,124
Seizures 101	24	$33,532	$10,187
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	23	$30,820	$11,963
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	23	$113,866	$37,180
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	23	$45,738	$16,653
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	23	$55,416	$17,391
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	23	$39,080	$15,363
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	22	$131,635	$58,462
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	22	$106,976	$35,623
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	21	$73,463	$25,367
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	21	$153,798	$55,313
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	20	$62,486	$19,600
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	20	$43,466	$19,960
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	20	$182,962	$80,113
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	20	$122,630	$43,275
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	20	$52,954	$19,231
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	20	$37,470	$11,942
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	20	$81,214	$31,410
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	20	$88,509	$22,400
Anemia and blood disorders 812	20	$27,091	$10,157
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	19	$53,742	$21,949
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	19	$121,620	$69,608
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	19	$44,986	$19,685
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	19	$94,212	$32,379
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	19	$65,725	$25,258
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	19	$41,763	$18,584
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	19	$49,086	$16,550
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	18	$53,171	$23,831
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	18	$50,141	$19,465
Lung infection, with complications 178	18	$30,077	$10,995
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 324	18	$111,851	$31,722
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	18	$24,554	$11,387
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	17	$74,700	$27,485
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	17	$51,174	$21,015
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	17	$31,712	$8,831
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	17	$32,399	$10,416
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	17	$46,743	$17,928
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	16	$40,910	$11,737
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	16	$38,853	$9,439
Pneumonia, with complications 194	16	$24,476	$9,337
High blood pressure 305	16	$24,258	$8,292
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	16	$66,501	$23,548
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	16	$67,257	$24,611
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	16	$102,158	$41,764
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	16	$80,012	$21,091
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	16	$61,022	$18,719
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	15	$28,339	$11,166
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	15	$57,246	$20,559
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	15	$32,387	$9,662
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	15	$33,498	$11,903
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	14	$317,524	$155,675
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	14	$86,116	$30,390
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	14	$27,495	$11,236
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	13	$169,329	$59,094
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	13	$45,848	$16,135
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	13	$31,624	$8,042
Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction Without Mcc 068	13	$28,606	$9,674
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 244	13	$61,691	$19,478
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	13	$36,520	$13,620
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	13	$75,749	$28,920
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	13	$53,764	$18,731
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	13	$73,470	$35,733
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 565	13	$34,019	$11,420
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	12	$551,598	$220,252
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	12	$31,875	$11,373
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	12	$50,108	$21,316
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	12	$127,912	$61,992
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	12	$150,343	$40,889
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	12	$32,543	$10,279
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 323	12	$132,865	$45,012
Tendonitis, Myositis and Bursitis with Mcc 557	12	$46,683	$17,220
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	12	$56,621	$24,630
Headaches Without Mcc 103	11	$32,687	$8,958
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	11	$41,887	$19,758
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	11	$23,650	$10,077
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	11	$26,428	$9,119
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	11	$139,271	$53,445
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	11	$83,970	$34,669
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	11	$51,751	$13,617
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	11	$59,581	$19,256
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	11	$45,709	$20,439

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