BJC Healthcare · Saint Louis, MO
5 of 5
CMS star rating
100
Beds
3,944
Inpatient discharges a year
$303.4M
Net patient revenue a year
35
In-network payers
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a 100-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Saint Louis, MO, affiliated with BJC Healthcare. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 35 in-network payers and 415 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Barnes Jewish West County Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$937 - $4,499
from 4 insurers · median $2,971
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$278 - $1,701
from 4 insurers · median $762
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$15,394 - $33,508
from 4 insurers · median $26,706
39 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Mammography
CPT 77067
$87 - $665
from 4 insurers · median $277
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$15,943 - $64,611
from 4 insurers · median $52,932
14 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$1,140 - $10,523
from 4 insurers · median $3,340
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$1,840 - $6,477
from 4 insurers · median $5,322
429 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$245 - $6,025
from 4 insurers · median $3,004
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$83 - $916
from 4 insurers · median $361
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$190 - $773
from 4 insurers · median $612
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$723 - $3,983
from 4 insurers · median $1,976
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$140 - $1,269
from 4 insurers · median $761
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$954 - $3,983
from 4 insurers · median $1,976
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$278 - $1,635
from 4 insurers · median $861
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$4,821 - $10,284
from 4 insurers · median $9,584
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$954 - $2,281
from 4 insurers · median $1,850
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95810
$3,489 - $4,144
from 4 insurers · median $3,858
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$2,581 - $7,216
from 4 insurers · median $5,337
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95811
$2,695 - $4,617
from 4 insurers · median $3,877
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 50590
$2,811 - $10,819
from 4 insurers · median $6,778
156 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$742 - $3,132
from 4 insurers · median $1,926
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$1,237 - $5,493
from 4 insurers · median $3,719
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$8,859 - $9,822
from 3 insurers · median $9,611
23 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$190 - $989
from 4 insurers · median $684
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 23 | 278% | 2 | 10 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 264% | 14 | 7 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 187% | 7 | 5 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 78% | 5 | 19 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 16 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 3 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
5 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$303.4M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 43-1527130Barnes Jewish West County Hospital | 58Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 53 more | 1831107895 Barnes Jewish West County Hospital1447268495 Barnes Jewish West County Hospital1841208170 Barnes Jewish West County Hospitaland 1 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
12634 Olive Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 996-8000
How Barnes Jewish West County Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
5 of 5
The top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 3 measures
0 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 6 measures
0 better, 6 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Mixed on 6 measures
1 better, 4 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
88%
Higher than 95% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.78
Lower than 95% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
220 min
Higher than 88% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
56%
Lower than 71% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 5 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 3 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 6 measures | |
| Readmissions | Mixed on 6 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 88% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.78 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 220 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 56% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.18% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+1.40% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, beside the US median and the average of MO hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 70 cases | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.203 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 957 cases | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.991 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.96 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.622 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.708 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 62 cases | 10.1 | 11 | 11.68 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 68 cases | 11 | 15.2 | 15.5 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.03 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,298 cases | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.5582 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 181 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,944 cases | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.2094 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 66% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,939 cases | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.2774 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 71% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 677 cases | 2.59 | 2.29 | 2.312 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 513 cases | 1.51 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 79% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 529 cases | 6.99 | 8.88 | 9.849 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 85% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 690 cases | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.388 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 94% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 477 cases | 4.3 | 5.105 | 5.071 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 87% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 256 cases | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.763 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 89% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 600 cases | 0.82 | 1.02 | 1.029 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.15 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 63 cases | 32.1 | 1.25 | 2.001 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 74 cases | -46.5 | 3.85 | 0.788 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,223 cases | 14.1 | 12.9 | 13.12 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.22 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.318 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,244 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 0.9815 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.32 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.43 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 30 cases | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.11 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 107 cases | 22.7 | 21.3 | 21.62 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 69 cases | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.12 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 109 cases | 16.7 | 17.2 | 17.28 | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.132 | 0.172 | 0.28 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.596 | 1.504 | 2.027 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,983 | 1,370 | 4,135 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.545 | 0.9835 | 4.122 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 2.604 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.786 | 0.484 | 0.6608 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 73% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.17 | 0.138 | 0.2046 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.356 | 1.392 | 1.947 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,987 | 1,799 | 3,878 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.969 | 1.377 | 4.807 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 2.413 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.016 | 0.399 | 0.5467 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.009 | 0.2345 | 0.3088 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.86 | 2.135 | 2.21 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 218 | 61 | 126 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5.735 | 1.591 | 3.466 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 1 | 2.877 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.174 | 0.7155 | 0.8248 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2664 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.522 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 93.8 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.829 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8929 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.061 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2979 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.478 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17,209 | 14,451 | 41,352 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.436 | 0.567 | 2.861 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.978 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8703 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.013 | 0.127 | 0.1657 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.319 | 0.747 | 1.229 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17,209 | 13,646 | 38,342 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.74 | 5.683 | 24.41 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 8.022 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.267 | 0.279 | 0.3843 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 52% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 77 | 73 | 72.59 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 9 | 8 | 9.344 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 14 | 18 | 18.06 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 88 | 87 | 85.78 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.297 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 82 | 80 | 79.3 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 95 | 91 | 91.27 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 1 | 4 | 3.882 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.392 | The top rating, shared by 18% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 17 | 16 | 16.82 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 80 | 79 | 79.32 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 92 | 91 | 90.65 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 3 | 5 | 5.032 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.095 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 17 | 16 | 15.65 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 61 | 61 | 60.96 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 79 | 77 | 76.66 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.89 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.689 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 19 | 19 | 20.15 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 90 | 86 | 86.27 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 10 | 13 | 13.38 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.432 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 90 | 87 | 86.62 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 12 | 14 | 14.94 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 88 | 86 | 85.06 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 76 | 74 | 73.49 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 4 | 7 | 6.488 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 20 | 19 | 20.02 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 78 | 77 | 77.34 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 3 | 6 | 5.549 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 19 | 17 | 17.11 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 86 | 85 | 85.12 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.463 | Better than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 12 | 11 | 11.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 2 | 8 | 7.366 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 15 | 20 | 20.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 83 | 72 | 72.23 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 94 | 88 | 88.41 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.405 | The top rating, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 78 | 74 | 73.17 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 8 | 9 | 9.915 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 14 | 16 | 16.91 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 78 | 75 | 73.79 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 2 | 5 | 5.598 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 20 | 20 | 20.61 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 80 | 77 | 75.55 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 1 | 4 | 4.585 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 19 | 19 | 19.87 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 89 | 86 | 85.67 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 0 | 3 | 2.427 | The best result, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 11 | 11 | 11.9 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 80 | 59 | 60.98 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 1 | 9 | 8.344 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 19 | 31 | 30.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 94 | 82 | 82.92 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.568 | The top rating, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 2 | 5 | 5.892 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 88 | 71 | 70.75 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 95 | 87 | 87.14 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 10 | 23 | 23.35 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.662 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 45 | 47 | 45.78 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 33 | 30 | 29.67 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 22 | 22 | 24.55 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.311 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 9 | 12 | 12.12 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 522 cases | 91 | 88 | 87.88 | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,296 cases | 6 | 8 | 6.941 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.026 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.2857 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 3,002 cases | 97 | 79 | 81.12 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 407 cases | 227 | 154 | 167 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 379 cases | 220 | 148 | 161 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 273 | |||
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 23 cases | 490 | 293 | 288 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 18,588 cases | 4 | 1 | 2.18 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 72.93 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 93 cases | 100 | 97 | 95.34 | The best result, shared by 27% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 55.38 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,631 cases | 22 | 15 | 17.13 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 140 cases | 56 | 65 | 61.69 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 47 cases | 43 | 73 | 66.69 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 13 cases | 69 | 88 | 82.85 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 140 cases | 84 | 82 | 78.59 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 78 cases | 94 | 94 | 92.68 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.61 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 69.14 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.06 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,277 cases | 93 | 90 | 83.25 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 279 cases | 94 | 97 | 95.05 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 7 | 5 | 5.293 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 6.538 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.981 | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 23.33 | 20 | 20.74 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 5.833 | 5 | 5.208 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 40 | 10 | 24.07 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 6.186 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 80 | 34 | 35.83 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 20 | 8.75 | 9.052 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 54 | 40 | 39.11 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 13.5 | 10 | 9.878 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 49.33 | 29.5 | 30.07 | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 63.33 | 50 | Not Available | 3.333 | 6.667 | 23.33 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 15.83 | 12.5 | Not Available | 0.8333 | 1.667 | 5.833 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 90 | Not Available | 10 | 0 | 50 | 40 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 22.5 | Not Available | 2.5 | 0 | 12.5 | 10 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 72 | Not Available | Not Available | 71 | 74 | 80 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 18 | Not Available | Not Available | 17.75 | 18.5 | 20 |
| VBP safety domain score | 66.67 | Not Available | Not Available | 35 | 30 | 54 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 16.67 | Not Available | Not Available | 8.75 | 7.5 | 13.5 |
| VBP total performance score | 73 | Not Available | Not Available | 27.33 | 40.17 | 49.33 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 0 cases | N/A | 1.004 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9855 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.004 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 51 cases | 1.082 | 0.9983 | 1 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8776 | 0.9916 | 1.018 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 65 cases | 1.019 | 0.9955 | 0.9936 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.9969 | 1.05 | N/A | 1.038 | 1.038 | 1.082 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9418 | 0.8505 | 0.9361 | 0.997 | 0.9962 | 0.8776 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.049 | 1.037 | N/A | 1.002 | 1.018 | 1.019 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.27 | 0.489 | 0.5555 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.147 | 0.346 | 0.3878 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.721 | 0.559 | 0.5837 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8346 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.7787 | 0.9628 | 0.9777 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.673 | 0.7945 | 0.777 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.6126 | -0.0453 | -0.03378 | Better than 85% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -0.5212 | -0.9909 | 0 | -0.421 | -0.4365 | -0.6126 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2018)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
113
Medicare-certified beds
122
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1969
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
3,944
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 26%, Medicaid 3%
12,529
Inpatient days
34% of available bed days used
1,017
Employees (full-time equivalent)
19
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 837026). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 3,667 | 703 | 8,159 | 12,529 |
| Discharges | 1,027 | 121 | 2,796 | 3,944 |
| Average length of stay | 3.6 days | 5.8 days | 2.9 days | 3.2 days |
| Average daily census | 10.0 | 1.9 | 22.4 | 34.3 |
3,574
Medicare Advantage days
932 discharges
2,248
Medicaid managed care days
282 discharges
750
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 96 | 11,822 | 3,372 | 34% |
| Intensive care unit | 4 | 707 | 295 | 48% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Barnes Jewish West County Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 575 Medicare discharges in 26 published DRGs; 39% surgical; 52% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 45 | $63,290 | $15,095 | $25,126 | 2.37 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 43 | $25,637 | $4,296 | $10,178 | 0.79 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement without cc/mccMS-DRG 468, surgical | 36 | $83,044 | $16,775 | $32,969 | 2.67 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 36 | $43,101 | $11,654 | $17,111 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 34 | $28,780 | $7,273 | $11,426 | 1.28 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 31 | $54,448 | $11,664 | $21,616 | 1.88 |
| Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremitiesMS-DRG 483, surgical | 30 | $69,675 | $16,612 | $27,661 | 2.48 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 29 | $25,637 | $4,653 | $10,178 | 0.81 |
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 26 | $23,191 | $5,361 | $9,207 | 0.90 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 26 | $28,475 | $5,480 | $11,305 | 1.03 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement with CCMS-DRG 467, surgical | 22 | $102,530 | $20,590 | $40,704 | 3.49 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 20 | $28,747 | $4,550 | $11,413 | 0.78 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 19 | $27,526 | $5,126 | $10,928 | 0.98 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 19 | $27,074 | $4,398 | $10,749 | 0.80 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 18 | $114,487 | $23,678 | $45,451 | 3.66 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 17 | $49,226 | $10,526 | $19,543 | 1.67 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 16 | $112,746 | $30,888 | $44,760 | 4.52 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 14 | $35,339 | $8,969 | $14,030 | 1.65 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 13 | $33,516 | $8,204 | $13,306 | 1.33 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 13 | $34,599 | $7,695 | $13,736 | 1.28 |
See all 26 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Barnes Jewish West County Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 4,050 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 714 | 690 | $43,693 | $9,811 | $10,772 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 429 | 323 | $10,506 | $643 | $1,752 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 393 | 322 | $7,661 | $1,324 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 223 | 155 | $10,336 | $1,377 | $1,516 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 172 | 171 | $60,708 | $14,839 | $15,763 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 172 | 151 | $13,674 | $1,352 | $1,407 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 171 | 166 | $9,665 | $919 | $1,220 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 167 | 165 | $9,229 | $2,179 | $2,405 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 156 | 128 | $14,943 | $2,392 | $2,629 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 147 | 144 | $27,385 | $3,669 | $3,918 |
See all 41 Medicare outpatient services at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 734 in 2020 to 1,371 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63146 | 98 | 7% | 390 | $4M | 5% | 3% |
| 63017 | 83 | 6% | 348 | $3.8M | 3% | 2% |
| 63141 | 57 | 4% | 195 | $2.1M | 5% | 4% |
| 63122 | 52 | 4% | 175 | $2.3M | 2% | 2% |
| 63376 | 44 | 3% | 142 | $2.3M | 1% | 0% |
| 63031 | 43 | 3% | 173 | $1.7M | 1% | 1% |
| 63021 | 42 | 3% | 137 | $2M | 2% | 1% |
| 63121 | 41 | 3% | 122 | $1.4M | 2% | 1% |
| 63033 | 40 | 3% | 151 | $2.1M | 1% | 1% |
| 63114 | 39 | 3% | 146 | $1.6M | 2% | 1% |
| 63130 | 34 | 2% | 114 | $1.3M | 3% | 2% |
| 63136 | 34 | 2% | 133 | $1.5M | 1% | 0% |
| 63011 | 33 | 2% | 98 | $1.3M | 1% | 1% |
| 63129 | 32 | 2% | 109 | $1.9M | 1% | 1% |
| 63304 | 32 | 2% | 142 | $1.5M | 1% | |
| 63043 | 29 | 2% | 151 | $1.4M | 3% | 3% |
| 63303 | 29 | 2% | 97 | $1.3M | 1% | 1% |
| 63124 | 28 | 2% | 98 | $1.3M | 4% | 2% |
| 63119 | 27 | 2% | 78 | $1.3M | 1% | 1% |
| 63123 | 25 | 2% | 100 | $1M | 1% | 1% |
| 63367 | 25 | 2% | 118 | $1.3M | 2% | 2% |
| 63010 | 24 | 2% | 103 | $972,234 | 1% | 1% |
| 63105 | 24 | 2% | 82 | $1.3M | 4% | 4% |
| 63366 | 21 | 2% | 67 | $792,236 | 1% | |
| 63128 | 20 | 1% | 67 | $848,011 | 1% | 1% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 1,371 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2012). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
10
Operating rooms
4
Endoscopy rooms
11
Off-site locations
122
Registered nurses
3
Physicians
1
Nurse practitioners
1
Physician assistants
1
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
6
Pharmacists
6
Respiratory therapists
13
Physical therapists
1
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
26
Radiology technicians
2
Nuclear medicine technicians
1
Laboratory technicians
7
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
248
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
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Medical Oncology Physician
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NPI 1891713590
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Neurology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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See commercial rates for Nikolaos Trikalinos, MDSource: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $1.2B | 405.9% |
| Inpatient | $166.9M | 55.0% |
| Outpatient | $1.1B | 350.9% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$928.1M | -305.9% |
| Net patient revenue | $303.4M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$273.6M | -90.2% |
| Operating income from patient care | $29.8M | 9.8% |
| Other income | $2.5M | 0.8% |
| Contributions and donations | $313,947 | 0.1% |
| Other | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| Other expenses | -$5.8M | -1.9% |
| Net income | $26.4M | 8.7% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $247.4M | 20.3% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $72.9M | 6.0% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $896.3M | 73.7% |
| Total charges | $1.2B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's latest cost report.
9.8%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
8.6%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
16.7%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
37% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$34.82
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
11.3%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
13.0%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.60
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.21
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
0 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
38 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
37 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.31
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
9.5 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Barnes Jewish West County Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $232.9M in total assets and a $202.7M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | -$10,881 | -0.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $31.2M | 13.4% |
| Total current assets | $41.3M | 17.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $190.5M | 81.8% |
| Investments and other assets | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Total assets | $232.9M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $25.8M | 11.1% |
| Total liabilities | $30.2M | 12.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $202.7M | 87.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Barnes Jewish West County Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$4.9M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$6.9M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$3M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$9.4M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
3.4% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $156.5M | $199.6M | $221.1M | $262.7M | $283M | $303.4M |
| Operating expenses | $147.9M | $186.3M | $210.2M | $245.1M | $265.1M | $273.6M |
| Operating margin | 5.5% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% |
| Net income | $10.6M | $12.4M | $9.1M | $18.6M | $19M | $26.4M |
| Total assets | $240.8M | $239.1M | $256.3M | $253.1M | $246.6M | $232.9M |
| Discharges | 3,084 | 3,215 | 3,327 | 3,946 | 3,865 | 3,944 |
| Inpatient days | 7,151 | 9,054 | 11,075 | 12,624 | 12,550 | 12,529 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 1,306 | 1,977 | 2,688 | 3,142 | 3,543 | 3,574 |
| Beds | 68 | 68 | 68 | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Employees (FTE) | 502 | 584 | 631 | 712 | 994 | 1,017 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $17.4M | $63.7M | $264M | 0.24 | 95,318 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $50.1M | $135.7M | 0.37 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $6.6M | $21.4M | $163.5M | 0.13 | 13,948 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $19M | $51.5M | 0.37 | ||
| Laboratory | $2.3M | $13.9M | $79.3M | 0.17 | 5,633 |
| Physical therapy | $6.5M | $11.9M | $31M | 0.38 | 2,064 |
| Asc (non-distinct part) | $3.1M | $10.5M | $51.6M | 0.20 | 10,970 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $9.7M | $14.5M | 0.67 | ||
| Emergency | $3.1M | $8.8M | $82.6M | 0.11 | 7,893 |
| Anesthesiology | $267,152 | $7.9M | $89.8M | 0.09 | 1,732 |
| Clinic | $2.3M | $5M | $36.1M | 0.14 | |
| Mri | $1.4M | $4.8M | $53.8M | 0.09 | 6,734 |
| Ct scan | $1.3M | $4.1M | $88.7M | 0.05 | 9,446 |
| Ultra sound | $792,454 | $2.2M | $17.2M | 0.13 | 3,171 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.8M | $2.3M | 0.81 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $917,220 | $1.6M | $18.7M | 0.09 | 242 |
| Renal dialysis | $86,626 | $277,108 | 0.31 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $10.6M | $30.5M | $31.6M | 0.97 | 74,211 |
| Intensive care unit | $1.2M | $2.9M | $4.4M | 0.65 | 3,324 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other administrative and general | $6.9M | $43.9M | 17,739 | ||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $11.7M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $8.8M | 288,099 | |||
| Pharmacy | $2.2M | $7.3M | 48,344 | $45.45 | 3,947 |
| Maintenance & repairs | $802,570 | $7.2M | 26,617 | $30.21 | 1,368 |
| Employee benefits department | $6.4M | 1,215 | |||
| Cap rel costs- pob 4 | $4.1M | ||||
| Central services & supply | $3.2M | 4,260 | |||
| Housekeeping | $1.8M | $3M | 103,814 | $17.19 | 2,328 |
| Admitting | $2.1M | $2.7M | 3,548 | ||
| Other expense - pob 4 | $2.3M | ||||
| Cafeteria | $2.2M | 50,580 | $18.32 | ||
| Nursing administration | $1.7M | $2.1M | 31,460 | $53.91 | |
| Operation of plant | $1.2M | 4,172 | |||
| Other expense - pob 1 | $872,158 | ||||
| Other expense - pob 2 | $774,745 | ||||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $744,942 | ||||
| Other expense - pob 3 | $732,564 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $539,592 | 2,019 | |||
| Cap rel costs- pob 3 | $282,179 | ||||
| Cap rel costs- pob 2 | $208,876 | ||||
| Dietary | $1M | $168,371 | 8,502 | $13.56 | 12,817 |
| Cap rel costs- pob 1 | $142,057 | ||||
| Medical records & library | $38,719 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837026, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Barnes Jewish West County Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.70
Case mix index
Higher than 52% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.09 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
15.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
1,030
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.70 | 1.64 | 1.65 | 1.70 |
| Wage index | 0.915 | 0.942 | 0.934 | 0.915 | 0.912 | 0.967 | 0.951 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.15% | -0.11% | -0.13% | 0.00% | -0.11% | -0.11% | -0.18% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +1.60% | +2.68% | +2.68% | +1.18% | +0.59% | +1.59% | +1.40% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 755 | 755 | 789 | 829 | 951 | 975 | 1,030 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 7 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital
Operational/managerial control, since 1989
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 12 of 21 are shown.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
BJC HealthCare ACO, LLC
ACO A1204, current agreement since 2025. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's legal name.
About Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital range from $278 to $1,635 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $733. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,263. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital range from $278 to $1,701 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $899. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,313. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital range from $954 to $3,983 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,709. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,580. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital range from $87 to $665 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $87. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $275. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital range from $15,394 to $33,508 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $15,394. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $22,791. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 5 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is the top rating, shared by 12% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.09 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.18% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were major small and large bowel procedures with cc (45 discharges), esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc (43 discharges), revision of hip or knee replacement without cc/mcc (36 discharges).
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.70 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 52% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported 3,944 inpatient discharges and 12,529 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported 1,017 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported $303.4M in net patient revenue on $1.2B of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 9.8%, and net income of $26.4M.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reported $9.4M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $4.9M of charity care at cost.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Scott Hawig as Vice President, Finance since 2026.
Insurers' price transparency files list Barnes Jewish West County Hospital under employer identification number 43-1527130 (Barnes Jewish West County Hospital). 58 health plans and networks list 43-1527130 for it.
1,211 clinicians who bill Medicare list Barnes Jewish West County Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are diagnostic radiology physician (106), internal medicine physician (97), gastroenterology physician (62).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, effective 2018.
In its Medicare enrollment, Barnes Jewish West County Hospital reports Barnes Jewish West County Hospital as Operational/managerial control.
CMS lists 30 services at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital, including Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care, Emergency Department.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital came from ZIP codes 63146 (98), 63017 (83), 63141 (57).
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital has 100 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 113 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is located at 12634 Olive Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Its main phone number is (314) 996-8000.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 260162.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is 1831107895.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is affiliated with BJC Healthcare.
Barnes Jewish West County Hospital lists 35 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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