CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$5,842 - $6,186
from 2 insurers · median $6,014
Aetna$6,186
Insurer A*$5,842
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
HOSPITALGovernment - Local
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Elkhart, KS
445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950(620) 697-2141
Not rated by CMS
CMS star rating
25
Beds
78
Inpatient discharges a year
$8.2M
Net patient revenue a year
25
In-network payers
About this hospital
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL is a 25-bed government - local hospital in Elkhart, KS. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 25 in-network payers and 262 disclosed rate categories.
- 340B participant
- CCN
- 171386
- NPI
- 1770511297
- Website
- mchswecare.com
- County
- Morton County
- Medicare contractor
- Jurisdiction 5, WPS Government Health Administrators (05001)
- In Medicare since
- 2023
- Last CMS survey
- 2023
Prices for common services
The 24 services MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$1,714 - $1,815
from 2 insurers · median $1,765
Aetna$1,815
Insurer A*$1,714
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
CPT 74176
$3,566 - $3,776
from 2 insurers · median $3,671
Aetna$3,776
Insurer A*$3,566
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$2,200 - $2,329
from 2 insurers · median $2,265
Blue Cross$2,200
Insurer A*$2,329
Medicare $558
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$460 - $487
from 2 insurers · median $474
Aetna$487
Insurer A*$460
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$1,889 - $2,000
from 2 insurers · median $1,945
Aetna$2,000
Insurer A*$1,889
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$2,178 - $2,306
from 2 insurers · median $2,242
Blue Cross$2,178
Insurer A*$2,306
Medicare $356
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$1,457 - $1,543
from 2 insurers · median $1,500
Blue Cross$1,457
Insurer A*$1,543
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$2,178 - $2,306
from 2 insurers · median $2,242
Blue Cross$2,178
Insurer A*$2,306
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$2,178 - $2,306
from 2 insurers · median $2,242
Blue Cross$2,178
Insurer A*$2,306
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of head or neck soft tissues
CPT 76536
$1,457 - $1,543
from 2 insurers · median $1,500
Aetna$1,543
Insurer A*$1,457
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$2,178 - $2,306
from 2 insurers · median $2,242
Blue Cross$2,178
Insurer A*$2,306
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$562 - $595
from 2 insurers · median $579
Aetna$595
Insurer A*$562
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$1,816 - $1,922
from 2 insurers · median $1,869
Blue Cross$1,816
Insurer A*$1,922
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Foot X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73630
$422 - $447
from 2 insurers · median $435
Aetna$447
Insurer A*$422
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of blood vessels in both sides of the neck
CPT 93880
$1,816 - $1,922
from 2 insurers · median $1,869
Blue Cross$1,816
Insurer A*$1,922
Medicare $244
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Shoulder X-ray, at least two views
CPT 73030
$425 - $450
from 2 insurers · median $438
Aetna$450
Insurer A*$425
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Knee X-ray, at least four views
CPT 73564
$656 - $695
from 2 insurers · median $676
Aetna$695
Insurer A*$656
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of one breast
CPT 76642
$394 - $418
from 2 insurers · median $406
Aetna$418
Insurer A*$394
Medicare $89
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Lumbar or sacral interlaminar epidural injection
CPT 62322 · CPT 62323
$3,509 - $3,715
from 2 insurers · median $3,612
Blue Cross$3,509
Insurer A*$3,715
Medicare $726
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete ultrasound of kidneys and nearby structures
CPT 76770
$555 - $588
from 2 insurers · median $571
Aetna$588
Insurer A*$555
Medicare $107
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Lumbar or sacral transforaminal epidural injection
CPT 64483
$2,470 - $2,615
from 2 insurers · median $2,542
Blue Cross$2,470
Insurer A*$2,615
Medicare $904
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Laboratory and pathology
Basic metabolic panel
CPT 80048
$128 - $135
from 2 insurers · median $132
Aetna$135
Insurer A*$128
Medicare $8
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
Lung-function testing before and after a bronchodilator
CPT 94060
$643 - $680
from 2 insurers · median $662
Blue Cross$643
Insurer A*$680
Medicare $381
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
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* | 24 | 720% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 680% | 0 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 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 MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL, or start a free trial.
Insurance Accepted
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Ameri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthBaylor Scott & White Health PlanCentene
More about this hospital
Quality
Not rated by CMS
- 132 min in the ER before going home (US median 148)
Doctors and services
Accredited by CIHQ
- 20 affiliated clinicians
Finances
$8.2M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care -35.8%
- $732,179 unreimbursed and uncompensated care
- -$1.5M net income
Ownership and leadership
Owned by County Of Morton
- Local
- Richard D Adams, chief executive
- 340B drug pricing program participant
Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 48-0818854Morton County Hospital | 50Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 45 more | 1770511297 Morton County Hospital1306214002 Morton County Hospital1326416025 Morton County Hospitaland 11 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.
Location
445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950
(620) 697-2141
Quality ratings (CMS Care Compare)
How MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Time in the ER before going home
132 min
Lower than 63% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Measure details and reporting periods
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 132 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-09-30. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
Every CMS quality measure
Each result CMS publishes for MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL, beside the US median and the average of KS hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Deaths and complications20 measures
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.115 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 4.348 | |||
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.12 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.954 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.911 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.94 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 16.62 | |||
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.33 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.553 | |||
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 171 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.2154 | |||
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.2726 | |||
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 2.221 | |||
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.708 | |||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 9.57 | |||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 3.168 | |||
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.1 | |||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.754 | |||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.9993 | |||
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 0.9615 |
Readmissions and return visits14 measures
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | -9.722 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | -8.618 | |||
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | -7.169 | |||
| 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 | Not Available | 13.15 | |||
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.17 | |||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.375 | |||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.064 | |||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 13.99 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.51 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 19.59 | |||
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 21.02 | |||
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.864 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 17.15 |
Infections36 measures
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2463 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.405 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1,471 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.373 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7867 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6705 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1448 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.363 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1,510 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.626 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6543 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5146 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.239 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.289 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 74.52 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.999 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.75 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6328 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2975 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.743 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.19 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6682 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6129 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7548 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2349 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.396 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 12,746 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7211 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3929 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6357 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1335 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.624 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 11,575 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 5.398 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.788 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3069 |
Patient survey (HCAHPS)68 measures
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 79.8 | |||
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 5.574 | |||
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 14.63 | |||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 88.77 | |||
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.865 | |||
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 82.85 | |||
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 92.4 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.745 | |||
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.885 | |||
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 14.4 | |||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 83.99 | |||
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 92.13 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.436 | |||
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.596 | |||
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 12.57 | |||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 66.19 | |||
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 78.85 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 15.76 | |||
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.058 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 18.05 | |||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 86.92 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 11.39 | |||
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.577 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 88.61 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 13.59 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 86.41 | |||
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.13 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 4.845 | |||
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 17.03 | |||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 81.42 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 4.211 | |||
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 14.37 | |||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 88.79 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.817 | |||
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 8.394 | |||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 5.351 | |||
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 15.9 | |||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.74 | |||
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 89.73 | |||
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.769 | |||
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 77.72 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 7.549 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 14.73 | |||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 77.08 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 4.282 | |||
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 18.63 | |||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 80.61 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.408 | |||
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 15.99 | |||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 88.68 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.056 | |||
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 9.268 | |||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 67.14 | |||
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 5.021 | |||
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 27.84 | |||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 85.33 | |||
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 4.077 | |||
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.383 | |||
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.02 | |||
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 89.12 | |||
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 18.6 | |||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 4.058 | |||
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 51.85 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 26.17 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 21.99 | |||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Applicable | 3.712 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 10.46 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 89.54 |
Timely and effective care30 measures
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 6.211 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.152 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.09091 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 76.8 | |||
| 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 · 250 cases | 154 | 154 | 129 | Better than 50% 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 · 172 cases | 132 | 148 | 122 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 214 | |||
| 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 · 70 cases | 236 | 293 | 235 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 879 cases | 0 | 1 | 0.625 | The best result, shared by 23% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 78.07 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 94.42 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 41.6 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 17.27 | |||
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 64.47 | |||
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 68.42 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 83 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 81.45 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 91.37 | |||
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.8 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 66 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91.73 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 73.91 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 88.67 |
Outpatient imaging2 measures
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 7.6 | 5 | 8.527 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.63 |
Medicare spending per patient1 measure
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | US median | KS average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.9626 |
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.
Accreditation and services
CIHQ (since 2023)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Local
Ownership type
25
Medicare-certified beds
10
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2023
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
Size and patient volume
What MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
78
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 68%, Medicaid n/a
552
Inpatient days
6% of available bed days used
61
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 837732). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Utilization by payer and unit
Inpatient days and discharges MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 461 | 0 | 91 | 552 |
| Discharges | 53 | 0 | 25 | 78 |
| Average length of stay | 8.7 days | 3.6 days | 7.1 days | |
| Average daily census | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Beds and days by unit
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 25 | 220 | 162 | 2% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Where patients come from
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 37 in 2024 to 33 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67950 | 33 | 100% | 110 | $686,294 | 51% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 33 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff and facilities
Staff by profession and the rooms and units MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2023). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
13
Psychiatric unit beds
2
Off-site locations
10
Registered nurses
2
Physicians
2
Nurse practitioners
1
Physician assistants
1
Pharmacists
5
Respiratory therapists
1
Physical therapists
3
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
2
Laboratory technicians
2
Medical technologists
1
Social workers
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
Doctors and clinicians
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- Emergency Medicine Physician 4
- Hospitalist Physician 4
- Family Medicine Physician 3
- Family Nurse Practitioner 2
- Internal Medicine Physician 2
- Nurse Practitioner 2
- Physician Assistant 2
- Cardiovascular Disease Physician 1
Anthony Agostini, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1245234293
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1831362995
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1659639748
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Hospitalist Physician
NPI 1972921583
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Hospitalist Physician
NPI 1669817136
See commercial rates for Folashade Bernard, MDKerline Ductan, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1073826715
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Hospitalist Physician
NPI 1992150635
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1528590908
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Physician Assistant
NPI 1174567267
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1144754953
See commercial rates for Gregory Esparza, MD, PHDLindsay Alvarado, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1710521869
See commercial rates for Lindsay Alvarado, APRNHamilton Lam, M.D., MPH
Hospitalist Physician
NPI 1710165287
See commercial rates for Hamilton Lam, M.D., MPHJoshua Jacobson, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI 1427474964
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Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI 1760465041
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Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI 1073522595
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Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1497192439
See commercial rates for Peggy Parker, APRNRobin Shelton
Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538738331
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Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1699002253
See commercial rates for Heidy Brillhart, APRNHaley Mccammon, PA
Physician Assistant
NPI 1861640674
See commercial rates for Haley Mccammon, PAChristian Forrer, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI 1992818116
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Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Income statement
Revenue, expenses and income MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $14.9M | 180.7% |
| Inpatient | $3M | 36.7% |
| Outpatient | $11.9M | 144.0% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$6.6M | -80.7% |
| Net patient revenue | $8.2M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$11.2M | -135.8% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$3M | -35.8% |
| Other income | $1.5M | 17.6% |
| Net income | -$1.5M | -18.2% |
Gross revenue by payer
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $4.5M | 34.0% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $1.2M | 8.9% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $7.6M | 57.1% |
| Total charges | $13.2M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, 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.
Financial ratios
Computed from MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's latest cost report.
-35.8%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-15.5%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
-4.4%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
36% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
-31.3%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
-57.6%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.56
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.51
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
23 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
44 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
39 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
2.02
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
17.5 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Balance sheet
What MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $4.8M in total assets and a $2.6M fund balance.
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| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $634,968 | 13.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $995,566 | 20.8% |
| Total current assets | $1.7M | 35.3% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $4.3M | 89.3% |
| Investments and other assets | -$1.2M | -24.6% |
| Total assets | $4.8M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $1.1M | 22.6% |
| Total liabilities | $2.2M | 45.6% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $2.6M | 54.4% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Charity care and uncompensated care
Care MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$15,213
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$349,299
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$771,100
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$732,179
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
6.5% 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 837732, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Financial trend
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
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| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $8.3M | $8.2M |
| Operating expenses | $9.6M | $11.2M |
| Operating margin | -16.6% | -35.8% |
| Net income | $1.7M | -$1.5M |
| Total assets | $7.8M | $4.8M |
| Discharges | 82 | 78 |
| Inpatient days | 1,065 | 552 |
| Beds | 25 | 25 |
| Employees (FTE) | 53 | 61 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Departments
Each cost center MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
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Ancillary and outpatient departments
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural health clinic | $828,806 | $2M | $936,373 | 2.17 | 5,783 |
| Emergency | $243,696 | $1.4M | $2.5M | 0.57 | 2,221 |
| Laboratory | $256,926 | $1.2M | $1.8M | 0.67 | 1,644 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $241,440 | $855,134 | $4.1M | 0.21 | 1,249 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $95,494 | $535,925 | $784,964 | 0.68 | 418 |
| Respiratory therapy | $100,206 | $334,034 | $457,177 | 0.73 | 802 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $64,840 | $288,667 | $451,030 | 0.64 | 1,593 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $243,527 | $721,252 | 0.34 | ||
| Rural health clinic ii | $5,767 | $192,339 | $64,751 | 2.97 | 2,795 |
| Physical therapy | $121,671 | $215,005 | 0.57 | 544 | |
| Clinic | $388 | $22,409 | $65,946 | 0.34 | 393 |
Inpatient units
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $966,108 | $2.9M | $1.2M | 2.47 | 1,243 |
Overhead (general service) departments
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $755,466 | $2.4M | 5,444 | ||
| Employee benefits department | $727,837 | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $588,715 | 31,591 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $482,816 | ||||
| Operation of plant | $106,696 | $384,889 | 2,406 | ||
| Nursing administration | $167,235 | $180,625 | 479 | ||
| Medical records & library | $142,455 | $143,605 | 937 | ||
| Housekeeping | $44,753 | $51,657 | |||
| Laundry & linen service | $24,503 | $26,982 | 1,296 | ||
| Dietary | $21,910 | 2,344 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837732, 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.
Ownership
Organizations MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
County Of Morton
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 1968
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
Leadership
The officers and board members on MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Officers and directors on the Medicare enrollment
- Braden Anderson Officer, CFO, since 2024
- Richard D Adams Officer, CEO, since 2025
- Mandy D Larue Managing employee, since 1996
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 3 of 5 are shown.
Programs and facilities
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2024
340B ID CAH171386-00, registered as a critical access hospital; 2 registered outpatient sites; 1 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Richard Douglass Adams, Interim CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Hospital-based units
Hospital-based units with their own Medicare certification
Morton county health system psych
CCN 17M386, certified 2023, Medicare prospective payment
Morton county health system
CCN 17Z386, certified 1968, Medicare cost reimbursed
Morton county medical clinic
CCN 178601, certified 2016, Medicare cost reimbursed
Rolla medical clinic
CCN 178602, certified 2016, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
Frequently asked questions
About MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL range from $2,178 to $2,306 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,178. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL range from $5,842 to $6,186 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $6,186. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many patients does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL admit?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported 78 inpatient discharges and 552 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
How many employees does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL have?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported 61 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
How much revenue does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL make?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported $8.2M in net patient revenue on $14.9M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of -35.8%, and net income of -$1.5M.
How much charity and uncompensated care does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL provide?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reported $732,179 of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $15,213 of charity care at cost.
Who is the CEO of MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's Medicare enrollment lists Richard D Adams as CEO since 2025.
What is MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's tax ID (EIN)?
Insurers' price transparency files list MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL under employer identification number 48-0818854 (Morton County Hospital). 50 health plans and networks list 48-0818854 for it.
Does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL participate in the 340B drug pricing program?
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (340B ID CAH171386-00) as a participating critical access hospital since 2024, with 1 active contract pharmacies.
How many doctors are affiliated with MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
20 clinicians who bill Medicare list MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are emergency medicine physician (4), hospitalist physician (4), family medicine physician (3).
Is MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL accredited?
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists CIHQ as the accrediting organization for MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL, effective 2023.
Who owns MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
In its Medicare enrollment, MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL reports County Of Morton as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
Where do MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's patients come from?
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL came from ZIP codes 67950 (33).
How many beds does MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL have?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL has 25 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: HOSPITAL.
Where is MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL and what is its phone number?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL is located at 445 Hilltop Street, Elkhart, KS 67950. Its main phone number is (620) 697-2141.
What is MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 171386.
What is MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL is 1770511297.
Which insurance plans are in network at MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL lists 25 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.
What price transparency data is available for MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL?
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