Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, San Jose, CA in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
3,755
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 110 published DRGs
1.94
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
19%
Surgical stays
68%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
2,384
Medicare outpatient services
In 36 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Circulatory system814 discharges in 24 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 198 | $198,880 | $12,950 | $15,910 | 1.28 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 57 | $138,612 | $8,134 | $11,089 | 0.86 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 53 | $439,959 | $17,264 | $35,197 | 1.82 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 52 | $264,074 | $14,575 | $21,126 | 1.59 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 50 | $540,695 | $33,688 | $43,256 | 3.24 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 45 | $129,320 | $6,432 | $10,346 | 0.74 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mccMS-DRG 310, medical | 32 | $98,630 | $4,684 | $7,890 | 0.55 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 28 | $179,859 | $11,793 | $14,389 | 1.20 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with CCMS-DRG 243, surgical | 27 | $443,875 | $23,595 | $35,510 | 2.28 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 27 | $180,142 | $8,629 | $14,411 | 0.91 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with MCCMS-DRG 242, surgical | 22 | $527,755 | $34,741 | $42,220 | 3.46 |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without MCCMS-DRG 267, surgical | 22 | $675,079 | $51,937 | $54,006 | 4.88 |
| Hypertension without MCCMS-DRG 305, medical | 22 | $121,254 | $6,804 | $9,700 | 0.75 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant without cc/mccMS-DRG 244, surgical | 21 | $369,513 | $18,623 | $29,561 | 1.83 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 20 | $228,801 | $21,228 | $18,304 | 2.09 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 19 | $211,347 | $10,275 | $16,908 | 1.08 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 19 | $711,668 | $31,456 | $56,933 | 2.87 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 18 | $392,114 | $20,583 | $31,369 | 2.16 |
| Peripheral vascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 299, medical | 15 | $304,062 | $15,695 | $24,325 | 1.58 |
| Chest painMS-DRG 313, medical | 15 | $139,113 | $6,317 | $11,129 | 0.72 |
| Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 235, surgical | 14 | $899,972 | $49,011 | $71,998 | 5.88 |
| Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterizationMS-DRG 219, surgical | 13 | $1,523,959 | $85,657 | $121,917 | 7.71 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures with MCCMS-DRG 273, surgical | 13 | $974,356 | $44,106 | $77,948 | 3.90 |
| Other vascular procedures with CCMS-DRG 253, surgical | 12 | $347,071 | $26,792 | $27,766 | 2.55 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases711 discharges in 5 DRGs
| 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 | 530 | $281,463 | $19,497 | $22,517 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 99 | $175,543 | $9,409 | $14,043 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 53 | $769,553 | $53,682 | $61,564 | 5.00 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis with MV >96 hoursMS-DRG 870, medical | 16 | $1,270,647 | $83,321 | $101,652 | 6.96 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 854, surgical | 13 | $410,560 | $24,512 | $32,845 | 2.04 |
Nervous system476 discharges in 19 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 75 | $492,795 | $22,699 | $39,424 | 2.00 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 73 | $272,641 | $9,028 | $21,811 | 1.02 |
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticMS-DRG 069, medical | 51 | $188,727 | $7,284 | $15,098 | 0.80 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCCMS-DRG 057, medical | 33 | $144,964 | $12,995 | $11,597 | 1.36 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 24 | $211,765 | $8,791 | $16,941 | 0.91 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders with MCCMS-DRG 056, medical | 22 | $330,240 | $26,213 | $26,419 | 2.39 |
| Seizures with MCCMS-DRG 100, medical | 22 | $258,482 | $17,590 | $20,679 | 1.98 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with MCCMS-DRG 091, medical | 21 | $241,285 | $17,997 | $19,303 | 1.79 |
| Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex CNS principal diagnosis with MCC oMS-DRG 023, surgical | 20 | $1,368,799 | $68,194 | $109,504 | 5.67 |
| Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders without MCCMS-DRG 074, medical | 18 | $170,966 | $8,258 | $13,677 | 1.03 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with MCCMS-DRG 025, surgical | 16 | $782,170 | $44,089 | $62,574 | 4.42 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction without cc/mccMS-DRG 066, medical | 16 | $212,930 | $6,193 | $17,034 | 0.69 |
| Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent witMS-DRG 062, medical | 15 | $392,017 | $17,756 | $31,361 | 1.87 |
| Traumatic stupor and coma <1 hour without cc/mccMS-DRG 087, medical | 13 | $173,176 | $8,474 | $13,854 | 0.89 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 071, medical | 12 | $144,367 | $9,047 | $11,549 | 1.06 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with CCMS-DRG 092, medical | 12 | $164,110 | $10,264 | $13,129 | 1.03 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 027, surgical | 11 | $560,054 | $25,278 | $44,804 | 2.43 |
| Traumatic stupor and coma <1 hour with CCMS-DRG 086, medical | 11 | $284,714 | $13,440 | $22,777 | 1.32 |
| Other disorders of nervous system without cc/mccMS-DRG 093, medical | 11 | $170,007 | $6,585 | $13,601 | 0.77 |
Respiratory system398 discharges in 11 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 108 | $242,303 | $16,996 | $19,384 | 1.70 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 105 | $253,335 | $12,764 | $20,267 | 1.33 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 53 | $209,378 | $12,664 | $16,750 | 1.23 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 31 | $152,200 | $7,323 | $12,176 | 0.82 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 20 | $442,125 | $28,453 | $35,370 | 2.70 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with CCMS-DRG 178, medical | 18 | $143,272 | $9,703 | $11,462 | 0.99 |
| Interstitial lung disease with MCCMS-DRG 196, medical | 14 | $373,753 | $23,952 | $29,900 | 1.90 |
| Major chest procedures with MCCMS-DRG 163, surgical | 13 | $721,860 | $49,791 | $57,749 | 4.71 |
| Respiratory neoplasms with MCCMS-DRG 180, medical | 13 | $292,415 | $17,326 | $23,393 | 1.74 |
| Pulmonary embolism without MCCMS-DRG 176, medical | 12 | $121,320 | $7,846 | $9,706 | 0.82 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 11 | $289,543 | $14,538 | $23,163 | 1.40 |
Digestive system371 discharges in 13 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 66 | $156,327 | $6,699 | $12,506 | 0.79 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 53 | $238,895 | $18,414 | $19,112 | 1.79 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 43 | $139,539 | $7,275 | $11,163 | 0.80 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 34 | $425,087 | $22,046 | $34,007 | 2.37 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 33 | $852,230 | $50,133 | $68,178 | 4.52 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 33 | $154,876 | $9,270 | $12,390 | 0.94 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 30 | $164,734 | $9,513 | $13,179 | 0.98 |
| Digestive malignancy with MCCMS-DRG 374, medical | 15 | $340,724 | $21,598 | $27,258 | 2.10 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 393, medical | 14 | $312,472 | $16,776 | $24,998 | 1.62 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with MCCMS-DRG 388, medical | 13 | $182,105 | $14,723 | $14,568 | 1.45 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction without cc/mccMS-DRG 390, medical | 13 | $99,237 | $4,530 | $7,939 | 0.56 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 13 | $166,842 | $12,951 | $13,347 | 1.28 |
| Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with MCCMS-DRG 326, surgical | 11 | $1,027,541 | $61,521 | $82,203 | 5.08 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue281 discharges in 12 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 52 | $327,882 | $19,327 | $26,231 | 1.88 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 39 | $183,669 | $8,238 | $14,694 | 0.97 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 37 | $324,522 | $21,090 | $25,962 | 2.07 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 26 | $387,437 | $21,651 | $30,995 | 2.11 |
| Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCCMS-DRG 563, medical | 21 | $127,431 | $8,227 | $10,195 | 0.90 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 454, surgical | 20 | $1,185,207 | $77,753 | $94,817 | 6.12 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mccMS-DRG 482, surgical | 19 | $270,205 | $15,191 | $21,616 | 1.59 |
| Fractures of hip and pelvis without MCCMS-DRG 536, medical | 18 | $104,586 | $7,364 | $8,367 | 0.79 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 13 | $491,480 | $28,454 | $39,318 | 2.95 |
| Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without MCCMS-DRG 556, medical | 13 | $121,591 | $8,137 | $9,727 | 0.82 |
| Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 516, surgical | 12 | $372,974 | $20,640 | $29,838 | 2.04 |
| Medical back problems with MCCMS-DRG 551, medical | 11 | $390,338 | $25,125 | $31,227 | 1.70 |
Kidney and urinary tract244 discharges in 7 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 50 | $208,831 | $14,433 | $16,706 | 1.50 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 45 | $138,288 | $7,158 | $11,063 | 0.81 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 39 | $172,033 | $8,601 | $13,763 | 0.90 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 37 | $233,936 | $16,187 | $18,715 | 1.65 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 30 | $205,763 | $11,329 | $16,461 | 1.17 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 28 | $195,381 | $10,849 | $15,630 | 1.02 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract procedures with MCCMS-DRG 673, surgical | 15 | $504,642 | $39,065 | $40,371 | 3.70 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic176 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 52 | $119,249 | $7,416 | $9,540 | 0.78 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 50 | $165,015 | $12,897 | $13,201 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 27 | $155,994 | $8,999 | $12,479 | 0.90 |
| Endocrine disorders with MCCMS-DRG 643, medical | 21 | $271,402 | $16,091 | $21,712 | 1.65 |
| Endocrine disorders with CCMS-DRG 644, medical | 14 | $187,397 | $10,139 | $14,992 | 1.06 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 12 | $222,144 | $14,931 | $17,772 | 1.45 |
Blood and immune system92 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 40 | $187,390 | $14,042 | $14,991 | 1.40 |
| Coagulation disordersMS-DRG 813, medical | 27 | $154,053 | $14,557 | $12,324 | 1.56 |
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 25 | $134,499 | $9,056 | $10,760 | 0.90 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas75 discharges in 5 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with CCMS-DRG 418, surgical | 18 | $315,174 | $15,860 | $25,214 | 1.63 |
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with MCCMS-DRG 417, surgical | 15 | $425,133 | $24,335 | $34,011 | 2.32 |
| Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with MCCMS-DRG 435, medical | 15 | $373,999 | $17,322 | $29,920 | 1.76 |
| Disorders of the biliary tract with CCMS-DRG 445, medical | 14 | $198,076 | $10,824 | $15,846 | 1.09 |
| Disorders of the biliary tract with MCCMS-DRG 444, medical | 13 | $360,452 | $17,869 | $28,836 | 1.63 |
Mental diseases and disorders38 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic disturbances and intellectual disabilityMS-DRG 884, medical | 38 | $178,754 | $17,179 | $14,300 | 1.76 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast36 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 22 | $173,845 | $8,946 | $13,908 | 0.88 |
| Cellulitis with MCCMS-DRG 602, medical | 14 | $173,732 | $15,104 | $13,899 | 1.49 |
Factors influencing health status23 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation with cc/mccMS-DRG 945, medical | 23 | $152,346 | $14,732 | $12,188 | 1.51 |
Ear, nose, mouth and throat20 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DysequilibriumMS-DRG 149, medical | 20 | $172,052 | $6,551 | $13,764 | 0.74 |
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.
Outpatient services
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5492 | 266 | 249 | $130,313 | $4,544 | $3,116 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 257 | 251 | $96,714 | $3,034 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 196 | 190 | $293,615 | $16,598 | $10,772 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 192 | 184 | $134,646 | $6,456 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 149 | 143 | $736,670 | $31,299 | $21,117 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 148 | 143 | $33,693 | $1,819 | $1,220 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 148 | 146 | $118,763 | $3,275 | $2,208 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 78 | 76 | $315,953 | $13,821 | $8,874 |
| Level 5 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5155 | 73 | 72 | $213,210 | $7,999 | $5,183 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 73 | 69 | $159,709 | $5,923 | $3,946 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 72 | 72 | $267,879 | $13,376 | $8,569 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 64 | 63 | $177,405 | $8,432 | $5,339 |
| Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5222 | 51 | 51 | $142,065 | $10,112 | $6,514 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 50 | 45 | $54,052 | $2,138 | $1,445 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 49 | 45 | $75,827 | $3,878 | $2,636 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 48 | 47 | $229,276 | $12,835 | $8,164 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 46 | 42 | $394,207 | $22,992 | $14,606 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 44 | 44 | $70,727 | $3,495 | $2,405 |
| Level 3 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5493 | 36 | 34 | $155,924 | $5,701 | $4,004 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 32 | 29 | $97,947 | $2,615 | $1,752 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 31 | 31 | $194,691 | $6,410 | $4,338 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 30 | 30 | $58,602 | $3,182 | $2,141 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 25 | 24 | $84,195 | $4,272 | $2,930 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 24 | 24 | $41,141 | $1,794 | $1,196 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 24 | 24 | $139,660 | $4,202 | $2,833 |
| Complex GI ProceduresAPC 5331 | 23 | 18 | $177,195 | $6,394 | $4,263 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 21 | 21 | $169,896 | $7,535 | $4,982 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 21 | 21 | $27,235 | $1,797 | $1,204 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 18 | 18 | $38,960 | $1,881 | $1,264 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 16 | 16 | $513,187 | $23,003 | $15,763 |
| Level 3 Lower GI ProceduresAPC 5313 | 15 | 15 | $100,283 | $2,997 | $2,176 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 14 | 13 | $113,179 | $3,632 | $2,373 |
| Level 2 ICD and Similar ProceduresAPC 5232 | 14 | 14 | $464,853 | $44,539 | $29,375 |
| Level 3 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5303 | 13 | 12 | $154,831 | $4,297 | $2,888 |
| Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5224 | 12 | 12 | $420,815 | $25,727 | $17,052 |
| Level 5 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5415 | 11 | 11 | $127,320 | $5,056 | $3,792 |
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.