US Health Care Costs

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506 · (304) 598-4000

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

The money

$26what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$122.8Mnet income, all sources
−25.1%margin on patient care alone
$10.3Mcost of charity care (0.7% of costs)
$54.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
724beds

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

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871383$79,355$20,802
Heart failure, with major complications 291220$46,212$13,088
Respiratory failure 189109$49,212$15,188
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853109$158,016$44,717
Hip or knee replacement 470106$74,465$17,466
Stroke, with major complications 064100$82,761$21,587
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26797$124,668$40,381
Pneumonia, with major complications 19390$50,354$14,565
Lung infection, with major complications 17784$58,144$15,816
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27484$76,150$26,422
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06582$44,084$10,468
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02576$161,661$45,326
Kidney failure, with major complications 68274$59,055$19,175
Stomach and digestive disorders 39273$23,737$8,493
Heart attack, with major complications 28071$68,492$15,435
Urinary tract infection 69071$24,443$8,325
Bowel surgery, with complications 33068$128,763$27,840
Kidney failure, with complications 68368$30,039$9,609
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69867$56,515$16,238
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30966$28,321$8,258
Back problems (no surgery) 55264$32,063$10,030
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64163$24,120$8,092
Sepsis 87263$36,622$10,610
Fainting 31260$29,669$9,650
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48160$82,108$19,542
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64054$48,100$13,858
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60352$24,717$8,916
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68952$35,798$11,574
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46750$146,024$29,385
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37749$59,908$16,531
Seizures 10148$25,946$9,734
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37848$32,444$10,183
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31446$61,744$25,787
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21944$334,366$88,666
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02343$186,365$50,777
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23642$185,242$44,880
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32941$193,841$48,506
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17540$46,234$13,572
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20839$104,407$26,322
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16438$93,527$27,161
Heart stent 32238$89,132$20,346
COPD, with major complications 19037$46,353$11,011
High blood pressure 30537$28,341$7,742
Other digestive problems, with complications 39437$33,390$11,152
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02736$84,666$23,393
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27036$234,127$57,625
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39136$32,302$13,372
Heart attack, with complications 28135$41,725$9,716
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30835$47,290$11,991
Irregular heartbeat 31035$18,962$5,935
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47235$140,410$32,721
Seizures with Mcc 10034$83,130$17,484
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16333$148,104$42,061
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38933$25,739$9,997
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69933$30,570$10,283
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22032$212,748$50,913
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32132$120,444$29,537
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46032$161,773$38,383
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48032$136,799$29,255
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98131$165,953$42,964
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23530$238,516$61,258
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44430$60,338$17,190
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44530$36,463$10,042
Diabetes, with complications 63830$31,510$9,352
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00329$670,676$192,464
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25229$129,980$32,151
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05728$41,356$12,443
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$80,104$21,046
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18427$45,436$10,987
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94827$25,515$9,556
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02626$108,745$28,460
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07426$32,056$12,709
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24325$71,544$19,892
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25325$101,250$24,940
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30024$49,868$10,853
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33124$118,596$22,381
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39324$69,020$17,339
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49324$71,873$20,509
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55124$46,996$15,415
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92024$34,188$10,478
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08223$82,534$22,179
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52223$100,216$21,385
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56323$29,096$8,011
Pneumonia, with complications 19422$28,655$8,575
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43522$53,796$15,740
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51622$94,668$17,867
Delirium and other mental confusion 88422$46,914$16,727
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00421$341,881$88,102
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09221$28,648$11,226
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17621$32,207$8,749
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31521$39,598$9,392
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66121$56,398$9,236
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$32,200$10,811
Lung infection, with complications 17820$37,623$10,079
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65920$71,705$22,925
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66020$44,435$13,433
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06619$35,585$7,880
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35619$167,843$45,408
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$19,626$7,753
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$46,479$14,948
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91719$63,339$16,211
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95119$21,545$5,940
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07118$50,148$11,629
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08618$40,046$12,055
Headaches Without Mcc 10318$23,413$8,533
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26918$130,077$37,051
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43218$57,397$24,504
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46418$118,357$34,792
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84718$53,481$16,087
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87018$277,398$115,540
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03517$106,349$23,165
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03617$65,700$17,474
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24217$123,719$36,641
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26617$163,125$50,339
Chest pain 31317$32,628$7,662
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32717$105,125$23,722
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51917$96,393$25,921
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52117$139,278$28,614
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62117$84,888$22,404
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84017$89,504$28,518
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$67,728$19,949
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05416$54,192$14,633
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16616$117,497$36,939
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22816$144,588$43,365
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28316$89,603$18,935
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30316$21,583$7,935
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40616$140,199$26,255
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46616$194,192$45,736
Diabetes, with major complications 63716$56,427$17,156
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64316$36,792$17,396
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64416$35,939$11,062
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89716$23,982$8,097
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91916$86,823$26,380
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98216$105,353$31,395
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02015$185,097$72,090
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05615$86,672$25,522
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08315$46,129$14,963
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 12515$25,781$8,880
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20715$209,990$68,938
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27315$161,208$37,565
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54315$41,057$10,664
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84115$83,566$15,886
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08714$27,270$7,374
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16514$82,640$19,773
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21614$333,625$88,552
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22914$115,319$29,274
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26414$103,808$28,113
Heart catheterization 28714$66,282$14,199
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32814$97,028$21,361
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43914$25,820$8,611
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60514$27,904$9,120
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85714$82,302$20,935
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90714$145,991$57,039
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$72,192$19,013
Dysequilibrium 14913$23,563$7,877
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27113$158,455$36,656
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48313$83,356$20,898
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$160,783$44,746
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90813$59,001$17,510
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95713$250,984$69,848
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02412$138,171$40,057
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08512$61,286$21,190
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23312$307,150$73,363
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37512$48,550$13,643
Other Digestive System Diagnoses Without Cc/Mcc 39512$20,715$8,285
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44612$26,612$7,996
Cellulitis with Mcc 60212$69,596$15,566
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65812$100,237$26,357
Coagulation Disorders 81312$62,898$17,914
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 04211$69,106$17,116
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$78,140$20,614
Other Endovascular Cardiac Valve Procedures with Mcc 31911$201,596$41,675
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$188,361$64,974
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41811$83,072$15,474
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43311$41,974$11,008
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45511$148,177$46,184
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49411$58,300$19,486
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80911$39,021$11,744
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85611$145,141$38,603
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95611$139,025$31,467

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