SSM Health · Saint Louis, MO
1 of 5
CMS star rating
431
Beds
19,909
Inpatient discharges a year
$963.5M
Net patient revenue a year
33
In-network payers
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a 431-bed voluntary non-profit - church hospital in Saint Louis, MO, affiliated with SSM Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 33 in-network payers and 370 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Ssm Health Saint Louis University 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
CPT 74177
$370 - $1,558
from 4 insurers · median $717
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$57,861 - $171,864
from 4 insurers · median $97,490
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$575 - $3,426
from 4 insurers · median $1,058
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$1,370 - $4,700
from 4 insurers · median $2,794
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$158 - $368
from 4 insurers · median $164
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,157 - $2,667
from 4 insurers · median $1,971
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$929 - $2,667
from 4 insurers · median $1,847
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$2,628 - $9,740
from 4 insurers · median $4,641
51 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$27,836 - $62,404
from 4 insurers · median $44,984
Hospital reports neurosurgical services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$146 - $976
from 4 insurers · median $227
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,063 - $2,667
from 4 insurers · median $2,049
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$370 - $1,808
from 4 insurers · median $796
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$370 - $1,124
from 4 insurers · median $402
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$223 - $1,146
from 4 insurers · median $534
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$2,977 - $10,161
from 4 insurers · median $5,266
51 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$2,828 - $4,075
from 4 insurers · median $3,511
126 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$11,805 - $43,238
from 4 insurers · median $31,214
Hospital reports neurosurgical services to CMS
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$40 - $209
from 4 insurers · median $106
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$3,362 - $7,290
from 4 insurers · median $4,868
20 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$742 - $2,243
from 4 insurers · median $1,112
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$621 - $2,233
from 4 insurers · median $1,102
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$370 - $1,488
from 4 insurers · median $1,036
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 30520
$2,175 - $4,075
from 4 insurers · median $2,818
13 Medicare claims in Level 4 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$3,218 - $10,161
from 4 insurers · median $5,386
Typical for a hospital with this service line
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 | 209% | 7 | 16 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 173% | 22 | 2 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 124% | 2 | 19 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 114% | 9 | 14 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 15 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 4 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
1 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$963.5M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by SSM Health Care St Louis
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Ssm Health Saint Louis University 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47-4196634Ssm-Sluh INC | 59Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 54 more | 1942685920 Ssm-sluh Inc1528443702 Ssm-sluh Inc1598797094 Slh Vista Inc.and 2 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.
3635 Vista At Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-8000
How Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
1 of 5
The lowest rating, shared by 6% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 8 measures
0 better, 8 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 3 of 6 measures
3 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 3 of 10 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 3 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
65%
Lower than 73% 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)
1.14
Higher than 85% 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
335 min
Higher than 99% 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
39%
Lower than 93% 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 | 1 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 3 of 6 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 3 of 10 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 | 65% | 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) | 1.14 | 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 | 335 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 39% | 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.24% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-1.03% 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, beside the US median and the average of MO hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.203 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 2,729 cases | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.991 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 49 cases | 12.8 | 11.8 | 11.96 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 50 cases | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.622 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 30 cases | 7.4 | 8.5 | 8.708 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 92 cases | 11.5 | 11 | 11.68 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 109 cases | 14.1 | 15.2 | 15.5 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 416 cases | 11.3 | 11.6 | 12.03 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 4,843 cases | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.5582 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 71% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 190 cases | 208 | 173 | 181 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 4,934 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2094 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,096 cases | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.2774 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,724 cases | 3.4 | 2.29 | 2.312 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 98% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 726 cases | 2.06 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 90% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 746 cases | 11.61 | 8.88 | 9.849 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,811 cases | 3.66 | 3.4 | 3.388 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 769 cases | 5.66 | 5.105 | 5.071 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 71% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 417 cases | 1.69 | 1.72 | 1.763 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,271 cases | 1.72 | 1.02 | 1.029 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 98% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 103 cases | 10.6 | 4.2 | 5.15 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 113 cases | -35.9 | 1.25 | 2.001 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 107 cases | 69.5 | 3.85 | 0.788 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 426 cases | 14.3 | 12.9 | 13.12 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 114 cases | 12.5 | 10.7 | 11.22 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 114 cases | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.318 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 263 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 0.9815 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 249 cases | 15 | 14.4 | 14.32 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 90 cases | 12.4 | 10.9 | 11.43 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 134 cases | 19.1 | 19.8 | 20.11 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 380 cases | 21 | 21.3 | 21.62 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.12 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 300 cases | 17.7 | 17.2 | 17.28 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.597 | 0.172 | 0.28 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.477 | 1.504 | 2.027 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17,480 | 1,370 | 4,135 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 19.72 | 0.9835 | 4.122 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 19 | 0 | 2.604 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.964 | 0.484 | 0.6608 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.192 | 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 | 0.722 | 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 | 11,383 | 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 | 22.89 | 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 | 9 | 0 | 2.413 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.393 | 0.399 | 0.5467 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 51% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.276 | 0.2345 | 0.3088 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.414 | 2.135 | 2.21 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 279 | 61 | 126 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8.827 | 1.591 | 3.466 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6 | 1 | 2.877 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.68 | 0.7155 | 0.8248 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 52% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2664 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.522 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 11 | 38 | 93.8 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.098 | 0.328 | 0.829 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 0.8929 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.061 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.652 | 0.193 | 0.2979 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.809 | 1.855 | 2.478 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 122,862 | 14,451 | 41,352 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13.37 | 0.567 | 2.861 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 15 | 0 | 1.978 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.122 | 0.597 | 0.8703 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.143 | 0.127 | 0.1657 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.362 | 0.747 | 1.229 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 122,862 | 13,646 | 38,342 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 77.05 | 5.683 | 24.41 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 18 | 2 | 8.022 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.234 | 0.279 | 0.3843 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 57% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 60 | 73 | 72.59 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 14 | 8 | 9.344 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 26 | 18 | 18.06 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 81 | 87 | 85.78 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.297 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 74 | 80 | 79.3 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 89 | 91 | 91.27 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 6 | 4 | 3.882 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.392 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 20 | 16 | 16.82 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 75 | 79 | 79.32 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.65 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 7 | 5 | 5.032 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.095 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 18 | 16 | 15.65 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 57 | 61 | 60.96 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 74 | 77 | 76.66 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 24 | 19 | 18.89 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.689 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 19 | 19 | 20.15 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 82 | 86 | 86.27 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 17 | 13 | 13.38 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.432 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 83 | 87 | 86.62 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 70 | 74 | 73.49 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 21 | 19 | 20.02 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 74 | 77 | 77.34 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 7 | 6 | 5.549 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 19 | 17 | 17.11 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 83 | 85 | 85.12 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 12 | 11 | 11.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 13 | 8 | 7.366 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 24 | 20 | 20.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 63 | 72 | 72.23 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 84 | 88 | 88.41 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.405 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 71 | 74 | 73.17 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 13 | 9 | 9.915 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 16 | 16 | 16.91 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 69 | 75 | 73.79 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 23 | 20 | 20.61 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 72 | 77 | 75.55 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 6 | 4 | 4.585 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 22 | 19 | 19.87 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 80 | 86 | 85.67 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 16 | 11 | 11.9 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 62 | 59 | 60.98 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 9 | 9 | 8.344 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 29 | 31 | 30.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 84 | 82 | 82.92 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.568 | Better than 56% 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 · 846 cases | 21 | 5 | 5.892 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 65 | 71 | 70.75 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 80 | 87 | 87.14 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 14 | 23 | 23.35 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.662 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 43 | 47 | 45.78 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 36 | 30 | 29.67 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 21 | 22 | 24.55 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 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 · 846 cases | 17 | 12 | 12.12 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 846 cases | 83 | 88 | 87.88 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 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 · 4,300 cases | 2 | 1 | 1.026 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 2,126 cases | 53 | 79 | 81.12 | Worse than 84% 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 · 305 cases | 335 | 154 | 167 | Worse than 99% 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 · 261 cases | 335 | 148 | 161 | Worse than 99% 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 · 35 cases | 310 | 247 | 273 | Worse than 71% 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 · 48,480 cases | 5 | 1 | 2.18 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 72.93 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 89 cases | 100 | 97 | 95.34 | The best result, shared by 27% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 55.38 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,719 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 · 95 cases | 39 | 65 | 61.69 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 28 cases | 54 | 73 | 66.69 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 14 cases | 64 | 88 | 82.85 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 95 cases | 62 | 82 | 78.59 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 47 cases | 96 | 94 | 92.68 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 250 cases | 99 | 98 | 96.61 | Better than 70% 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 · 356 cases | 87 | 94 | 95.06 | Worse than 90% 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 | Not Available | 95.05 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 4.4 | 5 | 5.293 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 25.3 | 6.6 | 6.538 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.06 | 0.99 | 0.981 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 54 cases | 48.1 | 60.8 | 57.14 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 54 cases | 16.7 | 35.5 | 29.93 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 10,066 cases | 16.74 | 0.05 | 0.6767 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 10,066 cases | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.2807 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 306 cases | 90 | 87 | 69.54 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 86 cases | 82.6 | 78.1 | 79.89 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 119 cases | 19.4 | 19.1 | 18.49 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 271 cases | 79 | 92 | 81.92 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 66 cases | 56 | 74 | 58.88 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 65 cases | 57 | 81 | 74.15 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 140 cases | 81 | 77 | 54 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 140 cases | 56 | 56 | 47.18 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 112 cases | 48 | 64 | 49.22 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 112 cases | 3 | 4 | 14 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 635 cases | 23 | 77 | 64.63 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 12 | 20 | 20.74 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 3 | 5 | 5.208 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 24.07 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 6.186 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 11 | 34 | 35.83 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.75 | 8.75 | 9.052 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 33.33 | 40 | 39.11 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 8.333 | 10 | 9.878 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 14.08 | 29.5 | 30.07 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 32.5 | 30 | 22.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 8.125 | 7.5 | 5.625 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 11 | Not Available | Not Available | 20 | 12 | 11 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 2.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 5 | 3 | 2.75 |
| VBP safety domain score | 2 | Not Available | Not Available | 26 | 44 | 33.33 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 0.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 6.5 | 11 | 8.333 |
| VBP total performance score | 11.38 | Not Available | Not Available | 14 | 14 | 14.08 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 90 cases | 1.049 | 0.9995 | 1.004 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.034 | 1 | 0.9855 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.002 | 0.9969 | 1.004 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 127 cases | 1.103 | 0.9983 | 1 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 0 cases | N/A | 1.018 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 89 cases | 1.101 | 0.9955 | 0.9936 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.097 | 1.108 | 1.029 | 1.057 | 1.058 | 1.049 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.117 | 1.074 | 1.075 | 1.085 | 1.043 | 1.034 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.057 | 1.041 | 1.008 | 1.018 | 0.9979 | 1.002 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.9886 | 0.963 | 0.9851 | 1.109 | 1.159 | 1.103 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.134 | 1.142 | 0.9732 | 0.9819 | 1.006 | 1.101 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.3 | 0.489 | 0.5555 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.351 | 0.346 | 0.3878 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.55 | 0.559 | 0.5837 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.973 | 0.6405 | 0.8346 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.14 | 0.9628 | 0.9777 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.915 | 0.7945 | 0.777 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.152 | -0.0453 | -0.03378 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 1.151 | 1.359 | 0 | 0.3845 | 0.1771 | 0.152 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2022)
Accreditation
Major
Medical school affiliation
Church
Ownership type
438
Medicare-certified beds
80
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
19,909
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 17%, Medicaid 7%
130,144
Inpatient days
91% of available bed days used
301
Employees (full-time equivalent)
310
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 836899). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 22,108 | 10,494 | 97,542 | 130,144 |
| Discharges | 3,347 | 1,386 | 15,176 | 19,909 |
| Average length of stay | 6.6 days | 7.6 days | 6.4 days | 6.5 days |
| Average daily census | 60.6 | 28.8 | 267.2 | 356.6 |
42,011
Medicare Advantage days
5,834 discharges
26,664
Medicaid managed care days
3,958 discharges
2,700
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 239 | 76,836 | 12,893 | 88% |
| Intensive care unit | 80 | 28,397 | 4,617 | 97% |
| Coronary care unit | 72 | 24,911 | 4,598 | 93% |
| Subprovider - ipf | 40 | 9,978 | 893 | 68% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 1,852 Medicare discharges in 84 published DRGs; 37% surgical; 75% 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 | 142 | $107,454 | $18,473 | $24,499 | 1.98 |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without MCCMS-DRG 267, surgical | 70 | $192,154 | $43,823 | $43,811 | 4.88 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 61 | $88,437 | $18,550 | $20,164 | 2.00 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 60 | $54,784 | $12,899 | $12,491 | 1.28 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 44 | $50,042 | $9,767 | $11,410 | 1.02 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 39 | $273,673 | $51,264 | $62,397 | 5.00 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 38 | $112,884 | $29,895 | $25,737 | 3.24 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 38 | $111,789 | $19,358 | $25,488 | 2.07 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 33 | $53,347 | $11,980 | $12,163 | 1.33 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 31 | $46,156 | $9,530 | $10,524 | 1.02 |
| Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with MCCMS-DRG 432, medical | 30 | $80,847 | $19,221 | $18,433 | 1.92 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 29 | $83,338 | $16,326 | $19,001 | 1.65 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with MCCMS-DRG 025, surgical | 28 | $183,842 | $40,781 | $41,916 | 4.42 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 28 | $71,599 | $15,598 | $16,325 | 1.70 |
| Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with MCCMS-DRG 441, medical | 28 | $56,507 | $18,013 | $12,884 | 1.83 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 28 | $134,877 | $26,553 | $30,752 | 2.95 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis with MV >96 hoursMS-DRG 870, medical | 28 | $220,676 | $58,552 | $50,314 | 6.96 |
| ECMO or tracheostomy with MV >96 hours or principal diagnosis except face, mouth and necMS-DRG 003, surgical | 27 | $558,365 | $165,842 | $127,307 | 21.32 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 27 | $51,079 | $9,438 | $11,646 | 0.97 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 26 | $30,267 | $8,504 | $6,901 | 0.91 |
See all 84 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,865 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 202 | 164 | $11,623 | $1,319 | $1,445 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 161 | 144 | $20,822 | $1,880 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 130 | 117 | $15,434 | $1,047 | $1,220 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 126 | 78 | $18,449 | $1,622 | $1,752 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 99 | 81 | $35,324 | $1,977 | $2,141 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 76 | 68 | $26,183 | $2,118 | $2,405 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 76 | 61 | $44,558 | $3,222 | $3,946 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 72 | 57 | $61,184 | $7,867 | $8,874 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 64 | 47 | $4,118 | $1,181 | $1,264 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 62 | 55 | $22,463 | $2,608 | $2,833 |
See all 38 Medicare outpatient services at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Ssm Health Saint Louis University 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 4,477 in 2020 to 7,894 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63116 | 440 | 6% | 2,775 | $39.9M | 23% | 16% |
| 63118 | 401 | 5% | 2,330 | $30.7M | 35% | 31% |
| 63111 | 363 | 5% | 2,337 | $31.1M | 34% | 26% |
| 63104 | 290 | 4% | 1,794 | $24M | 37% | 28% |
| 63106 | 200 | 3% | 1,120 | $13.7M | 28% | 32% |
| 62040 | 185 | 2% | 1,313 | $20.2M | 8% | 4% |
| 63115 | 180 | 2% | 1,185 | $15.3M | 13% | 7% |
| 63103 | 166 | 2% | 890 | $13M | 39% | 31% |
| 63107 | 166 | 2% | 1,106 | $18.8M | 24% | 22% |
| 63110 | 157 | 2% | 969 | $11.9M | 26% | 22% |
| 63113 | 148 | 2% | 885 | $10.6M | 17% | 11% |
| 62801 | 134 | 2% | 1,163 | $19.8M | 7% | 5% |
| 63109 | 134 | 2% | 765 | $13.4M | 12% | 8% |
| 63136 | 123 | 2% | 1,265 | $17.3M | 3% | 2% |
| 62864 | 110 | 1% | 846 | $19.6M | 6% | 4% |
| 63108 | 109 | 1% | 766 | $10.2M | 10% | 8% |
| 63385 | 107 | 1% | 783 | $15.7M | 4% | 3% |
| 62206 | 104 | 1% | 741 | $10.4M | 13% | 10% |
| 63026 | 101 | 1% | 595 | $13.8M | 4% | 1% |
| 63301 | 97 | 1% | 687 | $14.9M | 3% | 1% |
| 62002 | 96 | 1% | 568 | $11.2M | 4% | 2% |
| 63376 | 93 | 1% | 688 | $14.2M | 2% | 1% |
| 62234 | 89 | 1% | 531 | $8.7M | 5% | 4% |
| 63033 | 87 | 1% | 795 | $12M | 3% | 2% |
| 63125 | 87 | 1% | 482 | $7.3M | 4% | 3% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 7,894 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2010). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
17
Operating rooms
6
Endoscopy rooms
4
Cardiac catheterization rooms
40
Psychiatric unit beds
3
Off-site locations
80
Registered nurses
1
Licensed practical nurses
52
Nurse practitioners
2
Physician assistants
17
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
45
Pharmacists
37
Respiratory therapists
19
Physical therapists
13
Occupational therapists
3
Speech pathologists and audiologists
86
Radiology technicians
2
Nuclear medicine technicians
44
Laboratory technicians
44
Medical technologists
17
Social workers
419
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
831 clinicians who bill Medicare list Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
Steve Musick, M.D.
Dermatology Physician
NPI 1831176775
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1669692059
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1184678393
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1497914691
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1790219335
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Hospitalist Physician
NPI 1215382189
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Dermatopathology Physician
NPI 1528447125
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Dermatology Physician
NPI 1023420361
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1215303375
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1457771073
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1235121013
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1508867300
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1811194244
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1487646972
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Dermatopathology Physician
NPI 1528324670
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1376516302
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1649384090
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Dermatopathology Physician
NPI 1881611853
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Dermatology Physician
NPI 1073958021
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1942229810
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1942390414
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1215994892
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1255457271
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1194847244
See commercial rates for Mazda Biria, M.D.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.
Revenue, expenses and income Ssm Health Saint Louis University 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) | $4B | 416.0% |
| Inpatient | $2.4B | 245.0% |
| Outpatient | $1.6B | 171.0% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$3B | -316.0% |
| Net patient revenue | $963.5M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$1B | -106.0% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$57.6M | -6.0% |
| Other income | $198.9M | 20.6% |
| Contributions and donations | $675,494 | 0.1% |
| Investment income | $3.2M | 0.3% |
| Other | $195M | 20.2% |
| Other expenses | -$15.1M | -1.6% |
| Net income | $126.2M | 13.1% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $571.8M | 14.9% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $3.3B | 85.1% |
| Total charges | $3.8B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's latest cost report.
-6.0%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
10.9%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
13.8%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
38% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$51.57
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
16.6%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.21
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
70 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
404 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.53
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
6.9 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $761M in total assets and a -$13.9M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Patient receivables, net | $183.9M | 24.2% |
| Inventory | $21.1M | 2.8% |
| Total current assets | $228.3M | 30.0% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $516M | 67.8% |
| Investments and other assets | $16.7M | 2.2% |
| Total assets | $761M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $1.1B | 143.6% |
| Total liabilities | $774.9M | 101.8% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$13.9M | -1.8% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$14.8M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$1.2M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$15.2M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
1.5% 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 836899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $600.8M | $693.5M | $772.2M | $803.2M | $861.8M | $963.5M |
| Operating expenses | $658.3M | $743.3M | $821.5M | $871M | $920.7M | $1B |
| Operating margin | -9.6% | -7.2% | -6.4% | -8.4% | -6.8% | -6.0% |
| Net income | -$18.2M | $9.6M | -$4.9M | -$31.4M | $13.8M | $126.2M |
| Total assets | $720.1M | $715.6M | $738.8M | $716M | $711.1M | $761M |
| Discharges | 12,614 | 13,951 | 14,341 | 23,767 | 16,904 | 19,909 |
| Inpatient days | 88,702 | 95,565 | 105,202 | 116,266 | 121,565 | 130,144 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 16,318 | 22,117 | 28,180 | 34,383 | 37,273 | 42,011 |
| Beds | 330 | 350 | 356 | 406 | 422 | 431 |
| Employees (FTE) | 1,516 | 1,604 | 1,613 | 1,836 | 1,753 | 301 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $103.1M | $168.2M | 0.61 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $90.3M | $1.1B | 0.08 | ||
| Clinic | $34.9M | $66.7M | $62.5M | 1.07 | 29,965 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $54.7M | $232.9M | 0.23 | ||
| Operating room | $20M | $45.6M | $292.2M | 0.16 | 70,926 |
| Emergency | $10.8M | $26.9M | $259.6M | 0.10 | 28,346 |
| Laboratory | $4.7M | $24.6M | $298.5M | 0.08 | 18,602 |
| Anesthesiology | $10M | $21.9M | $54.2M | 0.40 | 5,350 |
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $1.7M | $18.4M | $51.4M | 0.36 | 4,387 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $4.9M | $17.6M | $136.3M | 0.13 | 24,012 |
| Intravenous therapy | $554,999 | $16.7M | $11M | 1.51 | 1,865 |
| Respiratory therapy | $3.9M | $12.4M | $73.5M | 0.17 | 4,178 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $1.5M | $8.3M | $70.7M | 0.12 | 13,036 |
| Radioisotope | $477,807 | $7.9M | $34.9M | 0.23 | 7,196 |
| Ct scan | $1.2M | $7.2M | $188.9M | 0.04 | 6,404 |
| Physical therapy | $3.2M | $6M | $11.8M | 0.51 | 8,246 |
| Recovery room | $3.1M | $5.8M | $37.1M | 0.16 | 1,252 |
| Endoscopy | $2.4M | $5.2M | $40.3M | 0.13 | 6,667 |
| Electrocardiology | $1.7M | $5.1M | $67M | 0.08 | 5,233 |
| Renal dialysis | $1M | $3.5M | $10.2M | 0.34 | 4,142 |
| Mri | $1.2M | $3.2M | $48.2M | 0.07 | 5,443 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $1.1M | $3.2M | $57.4M | 0.06 | 6,897 |
| Occupational therapy | $1.9M | $3.1M | $10M | 0.31 | 1,348 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $2.7M | $3.4M | 0.79 | ||
| Electroencephalography | $1.2M | $2.5M | $11.5M | 0.22 | 665 |
| Speech pathology | $467,670 | $709,167 | $3.6M | 0.20 | 55 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $20.2M | $79.5M | $211.4M | 0.38 | 120,348 |
| Intensive care unit | $17.5M | $51.5M | $152.8M | 0.34 | 49,392 |
| Coronary care unit | $6.3M | $37.3M | $117.3M | 0.32 | 27,357 |
| Subprovider - ipf | $7.2M | $14.9M | $41.7M | 0.36 | 18,468 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $26.8M | $100.6M | 442,967 | $59.72 | 70,070 |
| Employee benefits department | $2.8M | $51.8M | 3,636 | $779.66 | 7,339 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $20.1M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $14M | 806,508 | |||
| Operation of plant | $2M | $13.4M | 54,589 | $37.54 | 114,458 |
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $213,326 | $13.1M | |||
| Housekeeping | $192 | $12.2M | 10 | $19.10 | 8,365 |
| Cafeteria | $10.8M | 10,944 | |||
| Pharmacy | $10.5M | $10.6M | 190,959 | $55.00 | 6,956 |
| Maintenance & repairs | $431,808 | $9.3M | 16,705 | $25.85 | 2,283 |
| Central services & supply | $882,123 | $6.9M | 39,952 | $22.29 | 15,335 |
| Nursing administration | $5.4M | $5.4M | 85,598 | $63.58 | 1,733 |
| Laundry & linen service | $2.2M | 1,425 | |||
| Dietary | $1M | 11,879 | |||
| Social service | $17,901 | $825,999 | 387 | $46.24 | 1,670 |
| Paramed ed-pharmacy residency | $300,137 | $260,652 | 391 | ||
| Paramed ed-clinical pastoral ed | $53,191 | 5,119 | |||
| Medical records & library | $25 | 6,500 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 836899, 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital for an inpatient stay.
2.84
Case mix index
Higher than 96% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Major teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.80 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
39.2%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
3,308
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 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.84 |
| Wage index | 0.915 | 0.942 | 0.934 | 0.915 | 0.929 | 0.967 | 0.951 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.32% | -0.37% | -0.38% | -0.12% | -0.26% | -0.24% | -0.24% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.86% | -1.27% | -1.27% | +0.58% | -0.67% | -0.75% | -1.03% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 3,725 | 3,725 | 3,167 | 2,880 | 2,879 | 2,978 | 3,308 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 2 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
SSM Health Care St Louis
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2015
SSM Health Care Corporation
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 85%, since 2015
St Louis University
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 15%, since 2015
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 15 of 18 are shown.
Ssm-Sluh Inc files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Smoot | Vice President, COO Of Ssm Health |
| Douglas Long | Secretary, Clo At Ssm Health |
| Jeremy Fotheringham | Chair, President, Regional President - St. L |
| Kevin Smith | Treasurer, CFO Of Ssm Health |
| Steven Scott | Hospital President, Part Yr |
| Eileen Lamm | System VP, Finance (mo/ill) |
| Kelly Baumer | Vice President - Clinical Services |
| Rita Fowler | Vp-patient Care Svcs, CNO |
| Kim Henrichsen | Interim Hospital President, Part Yr |
| Jan Cerny | Director, Vice Chairperson |
Board members: Timothy Johnson, Snehal Gandhi MD, Douglass Petty, Dennis Harms, Christine Jacobs MD, Stephen Smith, Joseph Yancey.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Ssm-Sluh Inc (EIN 47-4196634), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2016
340B ID DSH260105, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 39 registered outpatient sites; 178 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Karen D. Rewerts, System VP Of Finance.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital
FAA location ID MU52, a medical-use heliport 0.3 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Ssm saint louis university psych
CCN 26S105, certified 1984, Medicare prospective payment
Saint louis univ dialysis
CCN 262310, certified 1966
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital range from $370 to $1,808 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,808. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $612. 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital range from $370 to $1,558 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $805. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $603. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital range from $1,157 to $2,667 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $1,719. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,120. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital range from $158 to $368 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $165. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $229. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 1 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is the lowest rating, shared by 6% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.80 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital for fiscal year 2027, so it is a major teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.24% 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 (142 discharges), endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without mcc (70 discharges), intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc (61 discharges).
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 2.84 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 96% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported 19,909 inpatient discharges and 130,144 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported 301 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported $963.5M in net patient revenue on $4B of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of -6.0%, and net income of $126.2M.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reported $15.2M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $14.8M of charity care at cost.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Eileen Lamm as Regional Vice President Finance since 2020.
Insurers' price transparency files list Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital under employer identification number 47-4196634 (Ssm-Sluh INC). 59 health plans and networks list 47-4196634 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital (340B ID DSH260105) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2016, with 178 active contract pharmacies.
831 clinicians who bill Medicare list Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are hospitalist physician (66), internal medicine physician (56), anesthesiology physician (41).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, effective 2022.
In its Medicare enrollment, Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital reports SSM Health Care St Louis as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 46 services at Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 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 Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital came from ZIP codes 63116 (440), 63118 (401), 63111 (363).
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital has 431 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 438 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital is located at 3635 Vista At Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Its main phone number is (314) 577-8000.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 260105.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital is 1942685920.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital is affiliated with SSM Health.
Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital lists 33 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
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