Cox Health · Springfield, MO
3 of 5
CMS star rating
829
Beds
32,655
Inpatient discharges a year
$1.8B
Net patient revenue a year
39
In-network payers
Cox Medical Center South is an 829-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Springfield, MO, affiliated with Cox Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 39 in-network payers and 311 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Cox Medical Center South 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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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$4,402 - $8,832
from 3 insurers · median $4,634
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$1,764 - $4,585
from 4 insurers · median $2,066
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$6,207 - $10,769
from 3 insurers · median $8,038
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$6,140 - $9,167
from 2 insurers · median $7,654
41 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$547 - $1,835
from 4 insurers · median $1,007
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$1,184 - $2,418
from 4 insurers · median $1,705
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$241 - $678
from 3 insurers · median $336
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$722 - $1,835
from 4 insurers · median $1,735
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$4,006 - $6,938
from 3 insurers · median $4,796
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$8,288 - $9,089
from 2 insurers · median $8,688
199 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$1,465 - $3,554
from 4 insurers · median $2,342
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$8,629 - $9,167
from 2 insurers · median $8,898
122 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
CPT 73721
$1,549 - $2,408
from 4 insurers · median $2,042
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$121 - $2,408
from 4 insurers · median $1,632
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$2,208
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$1,498 - $2,795
from 4 insurers · median $2,537
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$1,623 - $5,323
from 4 insurers · median $2,453
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$11,409 - $38,295
from 2 insurers · median $24,852
28 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$17,097
negotiated rate
199 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 47563
$7,948 - $9,089
from 2 insurers · median $8,518
199 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$4,402 - $8,832
from 3 insurers · median $4,634
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 29881
$5,980 - $11,397
from 2 insurers · median $8,688
151 Medicare claims in Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$101 - $231
from 3 insurers · median $134
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76705
$255 - $490
from 3 insurers · median $426
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* | 17 | 716% | 13 | 1 |
| Insurer B* | 19 | 589% | 12 | 2 |
| Insurer C* | 15 | 433% | 9 | 3 |
| Insurer D* | 20 | 399% | 20 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 7 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 14 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 Cox Medical Center South, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by DNV
Finances
$1.8B net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Coxhealth
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Cox Medical Center South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44-0577118(multi-state) Lester E Cox Medical Centers | 66Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 61 more | 1245581131 Lester E Cox Medical Centers1114044823 Lester E Cox Medical Centers1346996642 Lester E Cox Medical Centersand 156 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.
3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-6000
How Cox Medical Center South compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Worse on 1 of 8 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 5 of 8 measures
5 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 2 of 11 measures
1 better, 8 no different, 2 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
2 of 5
Lower than 81% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
71%
Lower than 49% 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)
1.21
Higher than 90% 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
219 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
66%
Higher than 50% 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 | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Worse on 1 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 5 of 8 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 2 of 11 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 2 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 71% | 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) | 1.21 | 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 | 219 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 66% | 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 Cox Medical Center South's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.28% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.29% 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 Cox Medical Center South, 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 | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 56 cases | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.203 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 6,663 cases | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.991 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 231 cases | 12.3 | 11.8 | 11.96 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 207 cases | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.622 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 234 cases | 7.3 | 8.5 | 8.708 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 439 cases | 13.4 | 11 | 11.68 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 641 cases | 12.3 | 15.2 | 15.5 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 874 cases | 14.1 | 11.6 | 12.03 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 9,354 cases | 1.26 | 0.51 | 0.5582 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 159 cases | 197 | 173 | 181 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 85% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 10,449 cases | 0.22 | 0.2 | 0.2094 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 74% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 10,960 cases | 0.3 | 0.27 | 0.2774 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,065 cases | 2.54 | 2.29 | 2.312 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,511 cases | 2.58 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 97% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,464 cases | 10.41 | 8.88 | 9.849 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,221 cases | 3.47 | 3.4 | 3.388 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 58% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,462 cases | 3.85 | 5.105 | 5.071 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 95% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 740 cases | 2.29 | 1.72 | 1.763 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 96% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,249 cases | 0.93 | 1.02 | 1.029 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 77% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 271 cases | 49.1 | 4.2 | 5.15 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 475 cases | 28.8 | 1.25 | 2.001 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 670 cases | -5.5 | 3.85 | 0.788 | Better than 63% 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 · 3,588 cases | 12.6 | 12.9 | 13.12 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 69% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 262 cases | 11 | 10.7 | 11.22 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 60% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 262 cases | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.318 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,811 cases | 1 | 1 | 0.9815 | No Different than expected | Worse than 32% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 544 cases | 14.9 | 14.4 | 14.32 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 290 cases | 10.5 | 10.9 | 11.43 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 596 cases | 19.9 | 19.8 | 20.11 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 767 cases | 19.8 | 21.3 | 21.62 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 58 cases | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.12 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,301 cases | 16.8 | 17.2 | 17.28 | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | 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 | 0.204 | 0.172 | 0.28 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.769 | 1.504 | 2.027 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 20,441 | 1,370 | 4,135 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 21.49 | 0.9835 | 4.122 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 9 | 0 | 2.604 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.419 | 0.484 | 0.6608 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 56% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.316 | 0.138 | 0.2046 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.823 | 1.392 | 1.947 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 25,494 | 1,799 | 3,878 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 32.41 | 1.377 | 4.807 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17 | 0 | 2.413 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.525 | 0.399 | 0.5467 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 62% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.28 | 0.2345 | 0.3088 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.144 | 2.135 | 2.21 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 471 | 61 | 126 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13.28 | 1.591 | 3.466 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8 | 1 | 2.877 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.602 | 0.7155 | 0.8248 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 57% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.134 | 0.211 | 0.2664 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.649 | 3.068 | 3.522 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 263 | 38 | 93.8 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.494 | 0.328 | 0.829 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 0.8929 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.802 | 0.812 | 1.061 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 51% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.052 | 0.193 | 0.2979 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.555 | 1.855 | 2.478 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 195,687 | 14,451 | 41,352 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 14.72 | 0.567 | 2.861 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 0 | 1.978 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.204 | 0.597 | 0.8703 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 79% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.343 | 0.127 | 0.1657 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.62 | 0.747 | 1.229 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 178,312 | 13,646 | 38,342 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 94.39 | 5.683 | 24.41 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 44 | 2 | 8.022 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.466 | 0.279 | 0.3843 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 73% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 61 | 73 | 72.59 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 15 | 8 | 9.344 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 24 | 18 | 18.06 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 81 | 87 | 85.78 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.297 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 73 | 80 | 79.3 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 89 | 91 | 91.27 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 6 | 4 | 3.882 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.392 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 21 | 16 | 16.82 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 74 | 79 | 79.32 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.65 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 7 | 5 | 5.032 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.095 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 19 | 16 | 15.65 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 53 | 61 | 60.96 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 71 | 77 | 76.66 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 27 | 19 | 18.89 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.689 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 20 | 19 | 20.15 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 86 | 86 | 86.27 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 14 | 13 | 13.38 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.432 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 86 | 87 | 86.62 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 16 | 14 | 14.94 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 84 | 86 | 85.06 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 68 | 74 | 73.49 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 9 | 7 | 6.488 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 23 | 19 | 20.02 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 72 | 77 | 77.34 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 8 | 6 | 5.549 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 20 | 17 | 17.11 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 80 | 85 | 85.12 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.463 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 15 | 11 | 11.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 11 | 8 | 7.366 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 24 | 20 | 20.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 65 | 72 | 72.23 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 86 | 88 | 88.41 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.405 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 67 | 74 | 73.17 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 14 | 9 | 9.915 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 19 | 16 | 16.91 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 68 | 75 | 73.79 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 8 | 5 | 5.598 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 24 | 20 | 20.61 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 69 | 77 | 75.55 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 7 | 4 | 4.585 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 24 | 19 | 19.87 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 82 | 86 | 85.67 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.427 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 14 | 11 | 11.9 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 49 | 59 | 60.98 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 15 | 9 | 8.344 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 36 | 31 | 30.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 76 | 82 | 82.92 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.568 | Worse than 76% 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 · 1,234 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.892 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 71 | 71 | 70.75 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 88 | 87 | 87.14 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 24 | 23 | 23.35 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.662 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 39 | 47 | 45.78 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 40 | 30 | 29.67 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 21 | 22 | 24.55 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.311 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 11 | 12 | 12.12 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,234 cases | 89 | 88 | 87.88 | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| 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 | Not Available | 6.941 | |||
| 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 · 12,614 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 · 365 cases | 219 | 154 | 167 | Worse than 86% 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 · 346 cases | 219 | 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 · 15 cases | 271 | 247 | 273 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| 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 | Not Available | 288 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 104,072 cases | 3 | 1 | 2.18 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 15 cases | 47 | 74 | 72.93 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 153 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 · 37 cases | 0 | 53 | 55.38 | The worst result, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 8,174 cases | 15 | 15 | 17.13 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 165 cases | 66 | 65 | 61.69 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 65 cases | 77 | 73 | 66.69 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 37 cases | 89 | 88 | 82.85 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 165 cases | 84 | 82 | 78.59 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 95 cases | 88 | 94 | 92.68 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 652 cases | 96 | 98 | 96.61 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 496 cases | 91 | 94 | 95.06 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 83.25 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,841 cases | 98 | 97 | 95.05 | Better than 56% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.2 | 5 | 5.293 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.538 | Better than 50% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.981 | Better than 58% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 30 | 20 | 20.74 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7.5 | 5 | 5.208 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 20 | 10 | 24.07 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 6.186 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 19 | 34 | 35.83 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.75 | 8.75 | 9.052 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 30 | 40 | 39.11 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7.5 | 10 | 9.878 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 24.75 | 29.5 | 30.07 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 28 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 16.67 | 30 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 7 | 6.25 | 6 | 2.5 | 4.167 | 7.5 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 20 | Not Available | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 5 | Not Available | 2.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 18 | Not Available | Not Available | 14 | 11 | 19 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 4.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 3.5 | 2.75 | 4.75 |
| VBP safety domain score | 12 | Not Available | Not Available | 34 | 30 | 30 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 3 | Not Available | Not Available | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| VBP total performance score | 19.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 19.5 | 19.42 | 24.75 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 275 cases | 1.127 | 0.9995 | 1.004 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 210 cases | 0.825 | 1 | 0.9855 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 243 cases | 0.9484 | 0.9969 | 1.004 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 524 cases | 0.9736 | 0.9983 | 1 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9498 | 0.9916 | 1.018 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 610 cases | 0.9712 | 0.9955 | 0.9936 | Better than 67% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.117 | 1.136 | 1.075 | 1.002 | 1.053 | 1.127 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.118 | 1.097 | 1.007 | 0.9531 | 0.9254 | 0.825 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.003 | 1.021 | 0.9803 | 0.8616 | 0.9163 | 0.9484 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.9724 | 1.004 | 1.002 | 0.9819 | 1.032 | 0.9736 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.7728 | 0.8455 | 0.8291 | 0.9826 | 1.052 | 0.9498 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9722 | 0.9643 | 0.9713 | 0.9098 | 0.9195 | 0.9712 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Cox Medical Center South | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.623 | 0.489 | 0.5555 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.388 | 0.346 | 0.3878 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.631 | 0.559 | 0.5837 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.629 | 0.6405 | 0.8346 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.213 | 0.9628 | 0.9777 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.293 | 0.7945 | 0.777 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.1253 | -0.0453 | -0.03378 | Worse than 60% 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 | 0.1321 | 0.2525 | 0 | -0.2021 | -0.2377 | 0.1253 |
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.
DNV (since 2024)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
867
Medicare-certified beds
1,357
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Cox Medical Center South reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
32,655
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 16%, Medicaid 7%
176,737
Inpatient days
63% of available bed days used
7,862
Employees (full-time equivalent)
30
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 831268). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Cox Medical Center South reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 29,339 | 12,617 | 134,781 | 176,737 |
| Discharges | 5,358 | 2,382 | 24,915 | 32,655 |
| Average length of stay | 5.5 days | 5.3 days | 5.4 days | 5.4 days |
| Average daily census | 80.4 | 34.6 | 369.3 | 484.2 |
46,767
Medicare Advantage days
7,442 discharges
37,610
Medicaid managed care days
7,712 discharges
13,658
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 657 | 139,789 | 25,428 | 58% |
| Intensive care unit | 80 | 20,277 | 3,911 | 69% |
| Other special care | 34 | 10,951 | 88% | |
| Nursery | 5,720 | |||
| Subprovider - irf | 33 | 4,260 | 1,361 | 35% |
| Skilled nursing facility | 25 | 2,393 | 205 | 26% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Cox Medical Center South treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 4,879 Medicare discharges in 146 published DRGs; 27% surgical; 68% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 435 | $65,405 | $13,108 | $16,482 | 1.98 |
| PsychosesMS-DRG 885, medical | 190 | $22,296 | $9,584 | $5,619 | 1.37 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 128 | $47,139 | $9,226 | $11,879 | 1.33 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 111 | $42,850 | $6,675 | $10,798 | 1.02 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 106 | $44,209 | $8,923 | $11,141 | 1.28 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 99 | $21,832 | $5,096 | $5,502 | 0.74 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 92 | $28,903 | $6,441 | $7,283 | 0.90 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 91 | $47,005 | $9,025 | $11,845 | 1.32 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 90 | $34,834 | $6,602 | $8,778 | 1.03 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 84 | $50,814 | $11,191 | $12,805 | 1.70 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 74 | $44,264 | $10,525 | $11,155 | 1.50 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 73 | $27,688 | $5,762 | $6,977 | 0.82 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 72 | $33,124 | $5,785 | $8,347 | 0.81 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 70 | $25,673 | $5,483 | $6,470 | 0.78 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 67 | $29,072 | $5,462 | $7,326 | 0.79 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 62 | $93,296 | $13,257 | $23,511 | 2.07 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 61 | $149,364 | $30,445 | $37,640 | 5.00 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 59 | $41,491 | $6,811 | $10,456 | 1.10 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 58 | $64,908 | $12,462 | $16,357 | 2.00 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 56 | $32,786 | $7,056 | $8,262 | 0.98 |
See all 146 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Cox Medical Center South
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) Cox Medical Center South billed Medicare for most in 2024: 5,754 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 428 | 415 | $18,768 | $1,809 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 418 | 317 | $9,710 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 391 | 367 | $48,954 | $9,322 | $10,772 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 360 | 338 | $8,465 | $1,066 | $1,220 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 271 | 236 | $10,154 | $1,258 | $1,445 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 266 | 223 | $24,695 | $2,281 | $2,629 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 250 | 247 | $20,627 | $1,953 | $2,208 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 247 | 230 | $27,442 | $3,423 | $3,918 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 232 | 221 | $33,935 | $4,709 | $5,339 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 205 | 139 | $12,900 | $1,550 | $1,752 |
See all 52 Medicare outpatient services at Cox Medical Center South
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 Cox Medical Center South 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 12,142 in 2020 to 11,641 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65802 | 940 | 8% | 6,031 | $62.6M | 38% | 45% |
| 65807 | 883 | 8% | 4,943 | $56.1M | 38% | 43% |
| 65803 | 751 | 6% | 4,303 | $50.7M | 37% | 44% |
| 65804 | 705 | 6% | 4,338 | $47.2M | 38% | 40% |
| 65714 | 645 | 6% | 3,884 | $47.1M | 46% | 46% |
| 65721 | 571 | 5% | 3,505 | $42.7M | 49% | 49% |
| 65810 | 451 | 4% | 2,707 | $31.3M | 48% | 46% |
| 65738 | 347 | 3% | 2,166 | $26.7M | 45% | 46% |
| 65616 | 346 | 3% | 2,219 | $32.4M | 25% | 23% |
| 65809 | 251 | 2% | 1,341 | $16.4M | 43% | 45% |
| 65706 | 237 | 2% | 1,189 | $14.3M | 34% | 40% |
| 65742 | 237 | 2% | 1,306 | $16.2M | 46% | 50% |
| 65608 | 226 | 2% | 1,268 | $15.9M | 48% | 50% |
| 65708 | 187 | 2% | 1,193 | $15M | 35% | 46% |
| 65619 | 183 | 2% | 935 | $12.3M | 46% | 47% |
| 65806 | 157 | 1% | 973 | $10.5M | 44% | 55% |
| 65781 | 153 | 1% | 875 | $9.1M | 44% | 42% |
| 65605 | 149 | 1% | 873 | $12.1M | 22% | 32% |
| 65613 | 136 | 1% | 730 | $10.1M | 17% | 20% |
| 65746 | 126 | 1% | 635 | $8.4M | 39% | 47% |
| 65622 | 125 | 1% | 812 | $11.4M | 28% | 29% |
| 65757 | 121 | 1% | 718 | $8.4M | 36% | 33% |
| 65775 | 117 | 1% | 709 | $11.1M | 10% | 11% |
| 65737 | 114 | 1% | 651 | $10.6M | 26% | 24% |
| 65711 | 107 | 1% | 580 | $7.4M | 24% | 29% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 11,641 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 Cox Medical Center South reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2011). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
37
Operating rooms
14
Endoscopy rooms
8
Cardiac catheterization rooms
14
Psychiatric unit beds
34
Rehabilitation unit beds
29
Off-site locations
5
Off-site emergency departments
1,357
Registered nurses
15
Licensed practical nurses
383
Physicians
29
Resident physicians
175
Nurse practitioners
71
Physician assistants
14
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
63
Pharmacists
57
Respiratory therapists
57
Physical therapists
33
Occupational therapists
18
Speech pathologists and audiologists
55
Radiology technicians
11
Nuclear medicine technicians
5
Laboratory technicians
156
Medical technologists
22
Dietitians
39
Social workers
8
Psychologists
2,142
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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General Practice Physician
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Revenue, expenses and income Cox Medical Center South reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $6.5B | 368.4% |
| Inpatient | $2B | 111.8% |
| Outpatient | $4.5B | 256.6% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$4.7B | -268.4% |
| Net patient revenue | $1.8B | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$1.9B | -106.9% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$121.3M | -6.9% |
| Other income | $173M | 9.8% |
| Contributions and donations | -$219,723 | -0.0% |
| Investment income | $46.6M | 2.6% |
| Other | $126.6M | 7.2% |
| Other expenses | -$34.3M | -1.9% |
| Net income | $17.4M | 1.0% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $804.2M | 14.9% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $794.1M | 14.7% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $3.8B | 70.3% |
| Total charges | $5.4B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, 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 Cox Medical Center South's latest cost report.
-6.9%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
0.9%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
2.3%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
44% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$43.82
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
0.8%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
1.3%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.33
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
1.37
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.07
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
10 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
55 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
58 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.92
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
33.0 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Cox Medical Center South owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $2.1B in total assets and a $1.3B fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $49.6M | 2.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $266.2M | 12.6% |
| Inventory | $23.1M | 1.1% |
| Total current assets | $406M | 19.2% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $497.3M | 23.5% |
| Investments and other assets | $1.2B | 57.2% |
| Total assets | $2.1B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $296M | 14.0% |
| Long-term debt | $429.5M | 20.3% |
| Total liabilities | $793.1M | 37.5% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $1.3B | 62.5% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Cox Medical Center South provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$27.9M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$99.5M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$30.4M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$49.1M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
2.6% 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 831268, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Cox Medical Center South's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
| Operating expenses | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.9B |
| Operating margin | -4.8% | -4.2% | -7.6% | -4.5% | -4.7% | -6.9% |
| Net income | -$146.3M | $196.8M | -$15.7M | $97.1M | $166.8M | $17.4M |
| Total assets | $1.7B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2.1B | $2.1B |
| Discharges | 30,655 | 31,138 | 30,384 | 32,089 | 33,515 | 32,655 |
| Inpatient days | 154,884 | 173,635 | 170,598 | 177,191 | 184,373 | 176,737 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 30,552 | 40,927 | 43,397 | 48,283 | 49,877 | 46,767 |
| Beds | 700 | 867 | 867 | 868 | 869 | 829 |
| Employees (FTE) | 6,580 | 7,023 | 6,610 | 7,188 | 7,429 | 7,862 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Cox Medical Center South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs charged to patients | $145.9M | $589.6M | 0.25 | ||
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $90.8M | $216.6M | 0.42 | ||
| Operating room | $22.3M | $77.7M | $653.7M | 0.12 | 92,386 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $75.1M | $299.8M | 0.25 | ||
| Emergency | $56.8M | $59.1M | $382.7M | 0.15 | 74,345 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $18.5M | $58.1M | $398.2M | 0.15 | 75,531 |
| Laboratory | $10.7M | $52.1M | $547M | 0.10 | 30,276 |
| Ambulance services | $22M | $47.5M | $146.4M | 0.32 | 40,010 |
| Cardiology | $11.1M | $27M | $265.5M | 0.10 | 30,978 |
| Durable medical equip-rented | $6.3M | $24.1M | $53.5M | 0.45 | 456 |
| Physical therapy | $18.8M | $23M | $74.4M | 0.31 | 34,801 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $17.6M | $39.6M | 0.45 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $8.5M | $16.4M | $113.5M | 0.14 | 10,663 |
| Renal dialysis | $6.6M | $16.2M | $54.6M | 0.30 | 4,582 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $7.5M | $15.4M | $46.4M | 0.33 | 28,230 |
| Ct scan | $2.7M | $15.2M | $384.7M | 0.04 | 10,578 |
| Oncology | $5.5M | $14.1M | $145.2M | 0.10 | |
| Gastro intestinal services | $4.4M | $12.3M | $116.6M | 0.11 | 17,446 |
| Asc (non-distinct part) | $5.6M | $11.9M | $34.6M | 0.34 | 40,710 |
| Occupational therapy | $9.1M | $27.6M | 0.33 | 21,846 | |
| Recovery room | $4.3M | $8.9M | $74.6M | 0.12 | 11,657 |
| Mri | $2.5M | $7.8M | $109.1M | 0.07 | 10,098 |
| Diabetes center | $5.3M | $6.7M | $672,751 | 9.89 | 209 |
| Cardiovascular services | $12.8M | $4.9M | $6.7M | 0.73 | |
| Neurology | $7.1M | $3.8M | $5.7M | 0.67 | 16,866 |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $3.7M | $11.9M | 0.31 | ||
| Speech pathology | $3.5M | $10.4M | 0.34 | 5,130 | |
| Durable medical equip-sold | $1.1M | $3.2M | $4.4M | 0.72 | |
| Gastroenterology | $5M | $3M | $1.4M | 2.21 | 12,485 |
| Fd pulmonology | $9.3M | $2.8M | $2.3M | 1.21 | |
| Oncology | $4.1M | $2.7M | $3.5M | 0.78 | |
| Electrophysiology | $3.8M | $2.6M | $3.4M | 0.76 | |
| Electroencephalography | $970,834 | $2.5M | $19.7M | 0.13 | 3,071 |
| Substance abuse counseling | $2.3M | $850,619 | 2.75 | 12,748 | |
| Rural health clinic ii | $1M | $2.1M | $3.1M | 0.66 | |
| Wound center | $1.9M | $2.1M | $4.4M | 0.47 | |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $1.1M | $1.9M | $4.4M | 0.44 | |
| Vascular surgery & medicine | $3.9M | $1.6M | $773,491 | 2.07 | |
| Electrocardiology | $946,550 | $1.5M | $29.5M | 0.05 | 293 |
| Rheumatology | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.1M | 1.17 | 7,611 |
| Perinatology | $1.6M | $1.2M | $3.3M | 0.37 | |
| Rural health clinic v | $418,796 | $788,416 | $875,440 | 0.90 | |
| Neuropsychology | $455,874 | $715,320 | $335,085 | 2.13 | 564 |
| Rural health clinic vii | $389,456 | $707,335 | $961,270 | 0.74 | |
| Rural health clinic | $242,188 | $459,043 | $759,489 | 0.60 | |
| Rs coxhealth infectious specia | $1.1M | $435,236 | $279,277 | 1.56 | |
| Neonatal transport unit | $74,214 | $200,195 | $416,764 | 0.48 | |
| Rural health clinic iii | $87,450 | $164,434 | $42,518 | 3.87 | |
| Coxhealth ad | $64,071 | $41,793 | $33,388 | 1.25 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $106.6M | $198.1M | $282.6M | 0.70 | 308,005 |
| Intensive care unit | $20M | $47.5M | $150.5M | 0.32 | 45,165 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $8M | $16.9M | $38.1M | 0.44 | 24,626 |
| Subprovider - irf | $2.2M | $5.5M | $7.5M | 0.74 | 15,831 |
| Nursery | $5M | $14.3M | 0.35 | 11,052 | |
| Skilled nursing facility | $1.2M | $3M | $2.6M | 1.15 | 9,124 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other admin and general | $5.3M | $146.3M | 23,694 | ||
| Cashiering/accounts receivable | $12.9M | $53.7M | 16,532 | ||
| Fra expenses | $48.2M | ||||
| Health insurance | $42.5M | ||||
| Employee benefits department | $8.8M | $38.5M | 430,812 | $17.61 | 34,916 |
| Operation of plant | $8.6M | $38.1M | 335,160 | $32.14 | 576,112 |
| Medical records & library | $26.3M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $23.6M | 2,216,413 | |||
| Nursing administration | $7.8M | $21.2M | 158,485 | $49.49 | 13,365 |
| Cmg admin | $21.9M | $19M | |||
| Social service | $4.8M | $16.4M | 139,919 | $33.69 | 3,918 |
| Legal expenses | $15.3M | ||||
| Housekeeping | $10.2M | $13.1M | 555,465 | $18.40 | 27,422 |
| Pharmacy | $15.8M | $9.7M | 20,164 | ||
| Plant - med twr/arts/plaza | $2.1M | $9.3M | |||
| Dietary | $6.3M | $9M | 340,661 | $18.58 | 49,400 |
| Bldg - med twr/arts/plaza | $4.6M | ||||
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $3,602 | $2.7M | 3,630 | ||
| Purchasing receiving and stores | $2.1M | ||||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $4M | $1.9M | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1.8M | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $633,456 | $1.7M | 34,120 | $18.57 | 8,402 |
| Central services & supply | $849,871 | $1.2M | 44,303 | $19.18 | 4,263 |
| Ms occupational therapy | $1M | $709,745 | 7,478 | ||
| Pharmacy residency program | $290,630 | $680,458 | 185 | ||
| Chaplain residency program | $378,352 | $498,293 | 563 | ||
| As nursing | $1.4M | $447,585 | 22,229 | ||
| School of med tech | $245,093 | $256,779 | 5,031 | ||
| Ms nutrition diagnostics | $271,709 | $184,335 | 1,679 | ||
| Equip - med twr/arts/plaza | $70,846 | ||||
| Bs di ct | $211,062 | -$55,336 | 916 | ||
| Bs di medical sonography | -$55,338 | 916 | |||
| Bs di medical sonography echo | -$55,338 | 916 | |||
| Bs di interventional radiology | -$55,338 | 916 | |||
| Bs di mri | -$55,338 | 916 | |||
| Bs di mammography | -$55,338 | 916 | |||
| Ot doctorate | $113,088 | -$238,522 | 1,984 | ||
| Ms nursing | $423,025 | -$315,207 | 11,293 | ||
| As radiology | $126,692 | -$456,364 | 6,765 | ||
| Bs nursing | $1M | -$1.3M | 22,738 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831268, 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 Cox Medical Center South for an inpatient stay.
1.99
Case mix index
Higher than 77% 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
0.03 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
34.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
5,399
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 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.13 | 2.07 | 2.03 | 2.02 | 1.99 |
| Wage index | 0.819 | 0.813 | 0.812 | 0.828 | 0.843 | 0.967 | 0.951 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.52% | -0.63% | -0.68% | -0.21% | -0.01% | -0.21% | -0.28% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.39% | -0.75% | -0.75% | +0.36% | -0.15% | -0.26% | -0.29% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 8,153 | 8,153 | 6,319 | 5,609 | 5,825 | 5,802 | 5,399 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Cox Medical Center South reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Coxhealth
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2013
Coxhealth
Operational/managerial control, since 2013
Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Operational/managerial control, since 2007
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Cox Medical Center South'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 34 of 36 are shown.
Lester E Cox Medical Centers files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Cox Medical Center South, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Cox Medical Center South alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Max D Buetow | President & CEO |
| Jacob M Mcway | EVP, Coxhealth CFO |
| Shawn Usery | SVP, CMO |
| Ashley Casad | President, Shg |
| Johnathan Shamel | SVP, Cmg |
| Beth Polivka | SVP, CNO |
| Jeff Hawkins | VP, Clinical Services |
| Ellen Hammock | VP, Cmg |
| Vickie J Nelson | Secretary |
| Hal L Higdon | Chair |
| Jefferson M Tynes | 2nd Vice Chair |
| Sally Hargis | 1st Vice Chair |
Board members: Brad E Erwin, Larry W Lipscomb, Robert C Fulp.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Lester E Cox Medical Centers (EIN 44-0577118), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2007
340B ID DSH260040, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 54 registered outpatient sites; 78 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Jake McWay, SVP - CFO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Lester E Cox Medical Center South
FAA location ID 56MU, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Coxhealth rehab
CCN 26T040, certified 1985, Medicare prospective payment
Coxhealth snf
CCN 265289, certified 1985, Medicare prospective payment
Cox health center seymour
CCN 263451, certified 1995, Medicare cost reimbursed
Cox health center marshfield
CCN 263472, certified 1995, Medicare cost reimbursed
Cox health center buffalo
CCN 268531, certified 2001, Medicare cost reimbursed
Cox health center rogersville
CCN 268564, certified 2003, Medicare cost reimbursed
Cox health center mountain grove
CCN 268571, certified 2003, Medicare cost reimbursed
Ozarks dialysis services - south
CCN 263508, certified 1998
Ozarks dialysis services - primrose
CCN 263506, certified 1998
Ozarks dialysis services - monett
CCN 263510, certified 1998
Ozarks dialysis services - north
CCN 263512, certified 2023
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Cox Medical Center South's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Cox Medical Center South's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Cox Medical Center South range from $1,465 to $3,554 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $3,554. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $658. 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 Cox Medical Center South range from $1,764 to $4,585 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,585. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $619. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Cox Medical Center South range from $4,402 to $8,832 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $8,832. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Cox Medical Center South range from $241 to $678 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $241. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $128. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Cox Medical Center South has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.03 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Cox Medical Center South for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Cox Medical Center South's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.28% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (435 discharges), psychoses (190 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (128 discharges).
Cox Medical Center South's Medicare case mix index is 1.99 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 77% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Cox Medical Center South reported 32,655 inpatient discharges and 176,737 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Cox Medical Center South reported 7,862 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Cox Medical Center South reported $1.8B in net patient revenue on $6.5B of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of -6.9%, and net income of $17.4M.
Cox Medical Center South reported $49.1M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $27.9M of charity care at cost.
Cox Medical Center South's Medicare enrollment lists Max Buetow as CEO since 2022.
Insurers' price transparency files list Cox Medical Center South under employer identification number 44-0577118 ((multi-state) Lester E Cox Medical Centers). 66 health plans and networks list 44-0577118 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Cox Medical Center South (340B ID DSH260040) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2007, with 78 active contract pharmacies.
1,195 clinicians who bill Medicare list Cox Medical Center South as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family medicine physician (164), family nurse practitioner (149), physician assistant (109).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists DNV as the accrediting organization for Cox Medical Center South, effective 2024.
In its Medicare enrollment, Cox Medical Center South reports Coxhealth as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 51 services at Cox Medical Center South, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Audiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Cox Medical Center South came from ZIP codes 65802 (940), 65807 (883), 65803 (751).
Cox Medical Center South has 829 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 867 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Cox Medical Center South is located at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. Its main phone number is (417) 269-6000.
Cox Medical Center South's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 260040.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Cox Medical Center South is 1093740128.
Cox Medical Center South is affiliated with Cox Health.
Cox Medical Center South lists 39 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.
311 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
Under 45 CFR Part 180, every US hospital must publish a machine-readable file of its standard charges, including gross charges, discounted cash prices and payer-specific negotiated rates, in the CMS template format. PayerPrice can help hospitals publish and maintain these files.
A chargemaster (charge description master, or CDM) is a hospital's master list of billable items, with codes, descriptions and gross charges. A chargemaster review looks at those lines for accuracy and pricing. PayerPrice can help hospitals review their chargemaster; contact us to discuss your needs.
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The data on this page comes from the files hospitals and payers publish. We help hospitals publish theirs correctly, and take a fresh look at their chargemaster.
We turn your chargemaster and payer contracts into the CMS template file, then keep it current as rates change.
{
"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
"code_information": [
{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
What a review covers