SSM Health · Saint Charles, MO
3 of 5
CMS star rating
399
Beds
10,194
Inpatient discharges a year
$358.9M
Net patient revenue a year
37
In-network payers
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital is a 399-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Saint Charles, MO, affiliated with SSM Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 37 in-network payers and 435 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Ssm Health St. Joseph 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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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$5,389 - $7,632
from 4 insurers · median $7,082
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$7,313 - $11,669
from 4 insurers · median $9,896
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$126 - $1,149
from 4 insurers · median $934
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$104,157 - $116,975
from 4 insurers · median $110,863
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$5,389 - $7,632
from 4 insurers · median $7,082
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$314 - $3,205
from 4 insurers · median $1,124
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$126 - $513
from 4 insurers · median $177
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$2,002 - $2,833
from 4 insurers · median $2,461
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,576 - $2,680
from 4 insurers · median $2,218
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$126 - $374
from 4 insurers · median $268
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,871 - $3,471
from 4 insurers · median $2,461
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 50590
$4,344 - $11,865
from 4 insurers · median $6,707
91 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$126 - $1,004
from 4 insurers · median $520
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$621 - $2,645
from 3 insurers · median $2,101
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$126 - $1,341
from 4 insurers · median $947
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$734 - $2,004
from 4 insurers · median $1,818
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$4,441 - $9,014
from 4 insurers · median $6,877
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$3,015 - $5,918
from 4 insurers · median $4,821
88 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$3,112 - $10,285
from 4 insurers · median $5,474
26 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$126 - $852
from 4 insurers · median $498
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$1,757 - $2,680
from 4 insurers · median $2,218
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$40 - $164
from 4 insurers · median $114
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$3,922 - $10,285
from 4 insurers · median $4,530
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$2,491 - $3,696
from 4 insurers · median $3,280
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 | 286% | 5 | 10 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 194% | 19 | 2 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 178% | 9 | 10 |
| Insurer D* | 23 | 159% | 2 | 17 |
How we chose these services: 3 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 14 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 7 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 St. Joseph Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$358.9M 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 St. Joseph Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 43-1343281(multi-state) Ssm Health Care St Louis | 61Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 56 more | 1275586174 Ssm Health Care St Louis1427002922 Ssm Health Care St. Louis1366400855 Ssm Health Care St. Louisand 49 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.
300 First Capitol Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 947-5000
How Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 7 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 1 of 6 measures
1 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 2 of 7 measures
0 better, 5 no different, 2 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
3 of 5
Lower than 40% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
63%
Lower than 79% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.91
Lower than 69% 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
157 min
Higher than 56% 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
45%
Lower than 87% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 7 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 1 of 6 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 2 of 7 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 3 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 63% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.91 | 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 | 157 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 45% | 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 St. Joseph Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.44% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.31% 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 St. Joseph 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 · 1,977 cases | 3 | 3.9 | 3.991 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 64 cases | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.96 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.622 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 92 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 · 249 cases | 10.1 | 11 | 11.68 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 208 cases | 13.8 | 15.2 | 15.5 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 104 cases | 11.4 | 11.6 | 12.03 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,824 cases | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.5582 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 60% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 26 cases | 205 | 173 | 181 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,216 cases | 0.18 | 0.2 | 0.2094 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 76% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,293 cases | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.2774 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 506 cases | 2 | 2.29 | 2.312 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 86% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 140 cases | 2.02 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 120 cases | 7.28 | 8.88 | 9.849 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 563 cases | 2.87 | 3.4 | 3.388 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 86% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 149 cases | 5.65 | 5.105 | 5.071 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 63 cases | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.763 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 592 cases | 0.95 | 1.02 | 1.029 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 73% 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 · 58 cases | -24.8 | 4.2 | 5.15 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 282 cases | 44.5 | 1.25 | 2.001 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 213 cases | 27.5 | 3.85 | 0.788 | Worse than 79% 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 · 666 cases | 12.5 | 12.9 | 13.12 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 75% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.22 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.318 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 400 cases | 1 | 1 | 0.9815 | No Different than expected | Worse than 32% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 110 cases | 13.1 | 14.4 | 14.32 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.43 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 223 cases | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.11 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 543 cases | 22.6 | 21.3 | 21.62 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 25 cases | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.12 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 424 cases | 17.8 | 17.2 | 17.28 | Worse than 70% 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 | Not Available | 0.28 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.81 | 1.504 | 2.027 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,079 | 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 | 1.655 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 2.604 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.484 | 0.6608 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 21% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2046 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.099 | 1.392 | 1.947 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,237 | 1,799 | 3,878 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.726 | 1.377 | 4.807 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.413 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.399 | 0.5467 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 24% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3088 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.026 | 2.135 | 2.21 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 56 | 61 | 126 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.479 | 1.591 | 3.466 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 1 | 2.877 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.7155 | 0.8248 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 19% 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 | 12 | 38 | 93.8 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.089 | 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 | Not Available | 0.2979 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.551 | 1.855 | 2.478 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 35,988 | 14,451 | 41,352 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.932 | 0.567 | 2.861 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.978 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.597 | 0.8703 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 18% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.002 | 0.127 | 0.1657 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.239 | 0.747 | 1.229 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 35,988 | 13,646 | 38,342 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 20.68 | 5.683 | 24.41 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 8.022 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.048 | 0.279 | 0.3843 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 79% 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 · 598 cases | 62 | 73 | 72.59 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 14 | 8 | 9.344 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 24 | 18 | 18.06 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 82 | 87 | 85.78 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.297 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 78 | 80 | 79.3 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 91 | 91 | 91.27 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.882 | Worse than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.392 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 18 | 16 | 16.82 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 73 | 79 | 79.32 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.65 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 7 | 5 | 5.032 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.095 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 20 | 16 | 15.65 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 60 | 61 | 60.96 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 75 | 77 | 76.66 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 23 | 19 | 18.89 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.689 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 17 | 19 | 20.15 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 85 | 86 | 86.27 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 15 | 13 | 13.38 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.432 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 85 | 87 | 86.62 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 15 | 14 | 14.94 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 85 | 86 | 85.06 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 68 | 74 | 73.49 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 11 | 7 | 6.488 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 21 | 19 | 20.02 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 71 | 77 | 77.34 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 7 | 6 | 5.549 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 22 | 17 | 17.11 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 81 | 85 | 85.12 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.463 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 15 | 11 | 11.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 8 | 8 | 7.366 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 25 | 20 | 20.41 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 67 | 72 | 72.23 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 87 | 88 | 88.41 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.405 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 75 | 74 | 73.17 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 10 | 9 | 9.915 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 15 | 16 | 16.91 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 75 | 75 | 73.79 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.598 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 20 | 20 | 20.61 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 75 | 77 | 75.55 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 4 | 4.585 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 22 | 19 | 19.87 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 85 | 86 | 85.67 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.427 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 12 | 11 | 11.9 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 49 | 59 | 60.98 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 11 | 9 | 8.344 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 40 | 31 | 30.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 79 | 82 | 82.92 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.568 | Worse than 44% 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 · 598 cases | 22 | 5 | 5.892 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 63 | 71 | 70.75 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 80 | 87 | 87.14 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 15 | 23 | 23.35 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.662 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 45 | 47 | 45.78 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 37 | 30 | 29.67 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 18 | 22 | 24.55 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.311 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 14 | 12 | 12.12 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 598 cases | 86 | 88 | 87.88 | Worse than 63% 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 | medium | ||||
| 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 · 1,692 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.026 | Worse than 34% 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 · 1,443 cases | 75 | 79 | 81.12 | Worse than 57% 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 · 404 cases | 166 | 154 | 167 | Worse than 58% 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 · 360 cases | 157 | 148 | 161 | Worse than 56% 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 · 36 cases | 315 | 247 | 273 | Worse than 73% 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 · 38,280 cases | 2 | 1 | 2.18 | Worse than 58% 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 · 48 cases | 96 | 97 | 95.34 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 55.38 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,731 cases | 18 | 15 | 17.13 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 84 cases | 45 | 65 | 61.69 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 30 cases | 40 | 73 | 66.69 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 82.85 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 84 cases | 87 | 82 | 78.59 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 48 cases | 81 | 94 | 92.68 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 44 cases | 98 | 98 | 96.61 | Better than 49% 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 · 82 cases | 98 | 94 | 95.06 | Better than 83% 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 | 2.1 | 5 | 5.293 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 6 | 6.6 | 6.538 | Better than 58% 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 | 0.99 | 0.981 | Worse than 53% 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 | 37.5 | 20 | 20.74 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 9.375 | 5 | 5.208 | Better than 79% 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 | 27 | 34 | 35.83 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.75 | 8.75 | 9.052 | Worse than 64% 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 | 24.46 | 29.5 | 30.07 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 48 | 66.67 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 37.5 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 12 | 16.67 | 8.5 | 6.25 | 5 | 9.375 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 2.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 18 | Not Available | Not Available | 6 | 12 | 27 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 4.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 1.5 | 3 | 6.75 |
| VBP safety domain score | 20 | Not Available | Not Available | 34 | 78 | 33.33 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 8.5 | 19.5 | 8.333 |
| VBP total performance score | 21.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 23.75 | 27.5 | 24.46 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | MO average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9764 | 0.9995 | 1.004 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9855 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 99 cases | 1.092 | 0.9969 | 1.004 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 285 cases | 1.013 | 0.9983 | 1 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.018 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 205 cases | 1.055 | 0.9955 | 0.9936 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 0.9227 | 0.9665 | 0.948 | 0.9545 | 0.9973 | 0.9764 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 0.985 | 0.9791 | 0.929 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.023 | 1.032 | 1.069 | 1.068 | 1.139 | 1.092 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.023 | 1.05 | 1.067 | 0.9844 | 1.046 | 1.013 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9802 | 0.9569 | 1.048 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9598 | 0.9497 | 0.9968 | 1.066 | 1.107 | 1.055 |
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 | 0.192 | 0.489 | 0.5555 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.176 | 0.346 | 0.3878 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.594 | 0.559 | 0.5837 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.066 | 0.6405 | 0.8346 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9115 | 0.9628 | 0.9777 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.399 | 0.7945 | 0.777 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.0819 | -0.0453 | -0.03378 | Better than 53% 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 | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 0.8521 | 0.6055 | 0 | 0.213 | -0.0282 | -0.0819 |
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 2021)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
362
Medicare-certified beds
316
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 St. Joseph Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
10,194
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 16%, Medicaid 5%
49,951
Inpatient days
34% of available bed days used
884
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 837160). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 8,247 | 3,762 | 37,942 | 49,951 |
| Discharges | 1,621 | 513 | 8,060 | 10,194 |
| Average length of stay | 5.1 days | 7.3 days | 4.7 days | 4.9 days |
| Average daily census | 22.6 | 10.3 | 104.0 | 136.9 |
15,499
Medicare Advantage days
3,081 discharges
11,659
Medicaid managed care days
2,043 discharges
2,751
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 379 | 48,452 | 7,951 | 35% |
| Intensive care unit | 20 | 1,499 | 296 | 21% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 864 Medicare discharges in 30 published DRGs; 7% surgical; 58% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsychosesMS-DRG 885, medical | 170 | $33,515 | $10,702 | $11,194 | 1.37 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 92 | $36,094 | $8,846 | $12,055 | 1.28 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 71 | $53,613 | $12,747 | $17,907 | 1.98 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 38 | $40,266 | $9,720 | $13,449 | 1.70 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 33 | $28,771 | $6,377 | $9,610 | 0.98 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 31 | $21,638 | $5,253 | $7,227 | 0.81 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 29 | $34,969 | $8,450 | $11,680 | 1.33 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 28 | $40,239 | $6,885 | $13,440 | 1.23 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 28 | $25,944 | $5,194 | $8,665 | 0.78 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 25 | $22,033 | $4,989 | $7,359 | 0.79 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 25 | $38,387 | $9,647 | $12,821 | 1.50 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 24 | $25,420 | $6,072 | $8,490 | 0.90 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 23 | $21,572 | $4,735 | $7,205 | 0.74 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 22 | $35,392 | $8,481 | $11,821 | 1.32 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 20 | $95,676 | $30,725 | $31,956 | 5.00 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 17 | $77,044 | $19,334 | $25,733 | 2.87 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 16 | $31,038 | $6,474 | $10,367 | 1.10 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 16 | $66,820 | $13,082 | $22,318 | 2.16 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 15 | $43,683 | $13,624 | $14,590 | 2.07 |
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 15 | $14,876 | $5,418 | $4,969 | 0.88 |
See all 30 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Ssm Health St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,441 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 146 | 137 | $14,958 | $1,855 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 127 | 127 | $17,987 | $2,015 | $2,208 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 101 | 91 | $10,011 | $1,404 | $1,516 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 91 | 80 | $12,944 | $2,400 | $2,629 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 88 | 63 | $8,100 | $1,552 | $1,752 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 84 | 77 | $16,853 | $3,518 | $3,918 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 74 | 70 | $8,008 | $1,100 | $1,220 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 71 | 64 | $5,911 | $1,336 | $1,445 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 70 | 64 | $11,550 | $823 | $1,407 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 60 | 58 | $14,169 | $2,217 | $2,405 |
See all 32 Medicare outpatient services at Ssm Health St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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 3,965 in 2020 to 4,364 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63301 | 1,395 | 32% | 6,783 | $62.9M | 40% | 45% |
| 63303 | 771 | 18% | 3,346 | $31.7M | 30% | 35% |
| 63376 | 580 | 13% | 2,536 | $23.7M | 13% | 16% |
| 63304 | 369 | 8% | 1,777 | $16.4M | 16% | 20% |
| 63366 | 169 | 4% | 956 | $9.1M | 5% | 9% |
| 63385 | 113 | 3% | 554 | $5.5M | 5% | 6% |
| 63031 | 89 | 2% | 439 | $3.9M | 3% | 2% |
| 63379 | 84 | 2% | 566 | $4M | 5% | 7% |
| 63368 | 66 | 2% | 342 | $2.8M | 3% | 7% |
| 63136 | 59 | 1% | 327 | $2.8M | 2% | 1% |
| 63367 | 58 | 1% | 245 | $2.2M | 4% | 6% |
| 63033 | 56 | 1% | 227 | $2M | 2% | 2% |
| 63383 | 55 | 1% | 264 | $2.7M | 5% | 8% |
| 63042 | 51 | 1% | 260 | $1.9M | 5% | 4% |
| 63114 | 51 | 1% | 290 | $2.5M | 2% | 3% |
| 63390 | 45 | 1% | 263 | $2.4M | 6% | 8% |
| 63043 | 44 | 1% | 264 | $2.7M | 4% | 2% |
| 63343 | 38 | 1% | 207 | $1.7M | 12% | 10% |
| 63074 | 37 | 1% | 179 | $1.4M | 4% | 2% |
| 63044 | 28 | 1% | 146 | $1.4M | 4% | 4% |
| 63034 | 21 | 0% | 94 | $1.1M | 2% | 2% |
| 63135 | 20 | 0% | 90 | $878,168 | 2% | 1% |
| 63389 | 20 | 0% | 94 | $919,765 | 6% | 17% |
| 63121 | 17 | 0% | 77 | $621,023 | 1% | 2% |
| 63134 | 17 | 0% | 87 | $648,219 | 2% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 4,364 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 St. Joseph Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2003). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
22
Psychiatric unit beds
18
Rehabilitation unit beds
40
Off-site locations
1
Off-site urgent care centers
316
Registered nurses
21
Licensed practical nurses
11
Physicians
8
Pharmacists
17
Respiratory therapists
4
Dietitians
8
Social workers
679
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
615 clinicians who bill Medicare list Ssm Health St. Joseph 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.
Min Pan, M.D.
Neurology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Dermatopathology Physician
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Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568180289
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Otolaryngology Physician
NPI 1881875961
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1033139696
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1154618858
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1184689549
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Urology Physician
NPI 1376607564
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1376516302
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1184042855
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1801967138
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1942390414
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1720071244
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1215994892
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Psychiatry Physician
NPI 1235143942
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1194847244
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1356349609
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
NPI 1972899862
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Dermatology Physician
NPI 1083694087
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1043299548
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1194758938
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1003038746
See commercial rates for Adam Taves, MDSource: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $1.2B | 324.2% |
| Inpatient | $356.3M | 99.3% |
| Outpatient | $807.3M | 224.9% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$804.7M | -224.2% |
| Net patient revenue | $358.9M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$421.9M | -117.6% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$63M | -17.6% |
| Other income | $77.5M | 21.6% |
| Contributions and donations | $18.1M | 5.0% |
| Investment income | $3.5M | 1.0% |
| Other | $55.9M | 15.6% |
| Other expenses | $182,070 | 0.1% |
| Net income | $14.7M | 4.1% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $135.6M | 14.5% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $106.8M | 11.4% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $691M | 74.0% |
| Total charges | $933.3M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, 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 St. Joseph Hospital's latest cost report.
-17.6%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
3.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
6.4%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
47% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$84.99
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
6.9%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.05
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
66 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
1245 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
2.04
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
15.9 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $214.1M in total assets and a -$212.5M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Patient receivables, net | $64.5M | 30.1% |
| Inventory | $7.4M | 3.5% |
| Total current assets | $75.2M | 35.1% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $132.1M | 61.7% |
| Investments and other assets | $6.8M | 3.2% |
| Total assets | $214.1M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $1.4B | 651.3% |
| Total liabilities | $426.7M | 199.2% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$212.5M | -99.2% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$4.6M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$16.5M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$9.6M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$10M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
2.4% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Ssm Health St. Joseph 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 | $204.5M | $223M | -$1 | $320.9M | $358.9M | |
| Operating expenses | $259.5M | $259.4M | $272.2M | $340.8M | $355.9M | $421.9M |
| Operating margin | -26.9% | -22.1% | -10.9% | -17.6% | ||
| Net income | $13M | -$259.4M | -$17.8M | -$295.9M | $1.8M | $14.7M |
| Total assets | $149.3M | $157.7M | $177M | $193.1M | $214.1M | |
| Discharges | 10,026 | 9,682 | 9,285 | 11,005 | 9,361 | 10,194 |
| Inpatient days | 51,887 | 52,091 | 53,572 | 49,391 | 49,534 | 49,951 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 10,784 | 13,779 | 15,195 | 15,046 | 15,135 | 15,499 |
| Beds | 406 | 406 | 406 | 406 | 399 | 399 |
| Employees (FTE) | 1,023 | 883 | 919 | 1,291 | 1,265 | 884 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Ssm Health St. Joseph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic | $71.9M | $88.3M | $98.4M | 0.90 | 4,413 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $35M | $30.2M | 1.16 | ||
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $21.2M | $30.5M | 0.70 | ||
| Emergency | $9.7M | $17.7M | $97.9M | 0.18 | 26,714 |
| Operating room | $6.8M | $16.5M | $90M | 0.18 | 30,440 |
| Laboratory | $4.7M | $11.1M | $48.4M | 0.23 | 15,507 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $8.2M | $61.4M | 0.13 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $3.1M | $5.8M | $36.6M | 0.16 | 10,175 |
| Electrocardiology | $2.1M | $4.3M | $70M | 0.06 | 5,718 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $2.1M | $4M | $57M | 0.07 | 7,726 |
| Respiratory therapy | $2.3M | $3.8M | $19.6M | 0.19 | 2,620 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $3.5M | $12.8M | 0.27 | ||
| Ct scan | $944,092 | $3.1M | $48.4M | 0.06 | 5,841 |
| Endoscopy | $851,063 | $1.7M | $13.1M | 0.13 | |
| Physical therapy | $1.7M | $3.9M | 0.43 | 1,746 | |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $895,966 | $1.7M | $8.9M | 0.19 | 932 |
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $67,785 | $1.4M | $1.8M | 0.76 | |
| Electroencephalography | $542,936 | $1.3M | $12.9M | 0.10 | 3,111 |
| Occupational therapy | $1.2M | $3.2M | 0.38 | 2,836 | |
| Mri | $561,062 | $1.2M | $20.2M | 0.06 | 1,873 |
| Anesthesiology | $467,119 | $1.2M | $32.8M | 0.04 | 1,215 |
| Recovery room | $548,001 | $1.1M | $3.3M | 0.33 | 2,655 |
| Radioisotope | $119,052 | $936,792 | $3.1M | 0.30 | 5,274 |
| Intravenous therapy | $300,437 | $621,314 | $2.7M | 0.23 | 1,025 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $334,001 | $532,602 | $1.6M | 0.34 | |
| Renal dialysis | $238,338 | $458,703 | $992,001 | 0.46 | 135 |
| Speech pathology | $260,211 | $1.8M | 0.14 | ||
| Clinical nutrition | $41,138 | 462 | |||
| Perinatal clinic | $18 | $1,380 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $25.5M | $64.8M | $115.8M | 0.56 | 184,126 |
| Intensive care unit | $5.3M | $4.7M | $5.9M | 0.79 | 9,521 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $7M | $65.8M | 117,174 | $59.87 | 126,982 |
| Employee benefits department | $1.2M | $22.2M | 5,052 | $237.34 | 2,906 |
| Operation of plant | $1.7M | $9.8M | 47,705 | $34.98 | 35,805 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $8.2M | ||||
| Housekeeping | $5.9M | 4,870 | |||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $4.8M | 561,325 | |||
| Cafeteria | $4.4M | 7,965 | |||
| Pharmacy | $3.1M | $4.1M | 54,732 | $55.96 | 4,862 |
| Nursing administration | $2.8M | $3M | 46,960 | $58.98 | 3,492 |
| Central services & supply | $405,637 | $1.6M | 16,675 | $24.57 | 8,808 |
| Laundry & linen service | $708,986 | 4,506 | |||
| Dietary | $341,454 | 10,857 | |||
| Social service | $210,286 | ||||
| Medical records & library | $50 | 5,050 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 837160, 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 St. Joseph Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.70
Case mix index
Higher than 52% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
35.8%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
1,638
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.61 | 1.70 |
| Wage index | 0.915 | 0.942 | 0.934 | 0.915 | 0.940 | 0.967 | 0.951 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.05% | -0.22% | -0.34% | -0.44% | -0.29% | -0.74% | -0.44% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.77% | -0.62% | -0.62% | +0.07% | +0.25% | +0.46% | -0.31% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 2,772 | 2,772 | 1,941 | 1,801 | 1,753 | 1,538 | 1,638 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 3 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
SSM Health Care St Louis
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 1984
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
SSM Health Care St Louis
Operational/managerial control, since 2015
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Ssm Health St. Joseph 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 16 of 22 are shown.
Ssm Health Care St Louis files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Smoot | Dir, VP & COO At Ssm Health |
| Douglas Long | Secretary & Clo At Ssm Health |
| Jeremy Fotheringham | Chair, President & Reg President |
| Kevin Smith | Treasurer & CFO At Ssm Health |
| Kevin Elledge | Regional President - Medical Group |
| Robert Pendleton MD | Regional Chief Clinical Officer |
| Tina Garrison | Regional VP Chief Operating Officer |
| Eileen Lamm | Regional VP, Finance (mo/ill) |
| Jacob A Brooks | Hospital Pres - St. Joseph-st. Charles |
| Kyle Grate | Hospital Pres - St. Clare Hospital |
| Julie Wilhite | Regional VP - Human Resources |
| Rachel Donlan | Reg VP Academic & Phys Integ |
| Marcia Lysaght | Regional VP Patient Care Services/cno |
| Deborah Berini | Hospital Pres - Depaul Hospital |
| Amir Jaffer | Regional Chief Medical Officer |
| Jan Cerny | Director, Vice Chairperson |
Board members: Timothy Johnson MD, Snehal Gandhi MD, Douglass Petty, Dennis Harms, Joseph Yancey, Stephen Smith, Christine Jacobs MD.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Ssm Health Care St Louis (EIN 43-1343281), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2010
340B ID DSH260005, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 71 registered outpatient sites; 156 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Karen D. Rewerts, System VP Of Finance.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
SSM ACO, LLC
ACO A2272, current agreement since 2022. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's legal name.
About Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital range from $126 to $1,341 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $126. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $861. 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 St. Joseph Hospital range from $126 to $1,149 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $126. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $804. 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 St. Joseph Hospital range from $2,002 to $2,833 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,002. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,178. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital range from $5,389 to $7,632 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $7,492. 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 St. Joseph Hospital range from $126 to $513 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $158. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $229. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.44% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were psychoses (170 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (92 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (71 discharges).
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.70 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 52% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported 10,194 inpatient discharges and 49,951 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported 884 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported $358.9M in net patient revenue on $1.2B of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of -17.6%, and net income of $14.7M.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reported $10M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $4.6M of charity care at cost.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Jacob A Brooks as President, Ssm Health Sj-sc since 2022.
Insurers' price transparency files list Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital under employer identification number 43-1343281 ((multi-state) Ssm Health Care St Louis). 61 health plans and networks list 43-1343281 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital (340B ID DSH260005) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2010, with 156 active contract pharmacies.
615 clinicians who bill Medicare list Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (72), family medicine physician (67), internal medicine physician (56).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital, effective 2021.
In its Medicare enrollment, Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital reports SSM Health Care St Louis as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 28 services at Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Clinical Laboratory.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital came from ZIP codes 63301 (1,395), 63303 (771), 63376 (580).
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital has 399 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 362 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital is located at 300 First Capitol Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301. Its main phone number is (636) 947-5000.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 260005.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital is 1467521146.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital is affiliated with SSM Health.
Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital lists 37 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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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
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}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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