Columbia, KY
Not rated by CMS
CMS star rating
13
Beds
283
Inpatient discharges a year
$23M
Net patient revenue a year
27
In-network payers
Tj Health Columbia is a 13-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Columbia, KY. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 27 in-network payers and 121 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Tj Health Columbia 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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Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$25,959 - $28,565
from 2 insurers · median $27,262
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$541 - $3,346
from 4 insurers · median $2,461
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$16,828 - $18,873
from 2 insurers · median $17,850
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$13,296 - $14,631
from 2 insurers · median $13,963
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$541 - $3,346
from 4 insurers · median $2,461
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 743
$8,552 - $9,274
from 2 insurers · median $8,913
Hospital reports inpatient surgical services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$541 - $1,329
from 4 insurers · median $645
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$470 - $1,233
from 4 insurers · median $744
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$750 - $3,825
from 4 insurers · median $2,352
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$541 - $1,674
from 4 insurers · median $1,231
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76705
$334 - $743
from 4 insurers · median $633
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$750 - $2,296
from 4 insurers · median $1,587
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$103 - $219
from 4 insurers · median $190
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
CPT 80053
$7 - $157
from 4 insurers · median $125
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,552
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,823
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 73721
$750 - $1,853
from 4 insurers · median $1,366
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$366 - $1,870
from 4 insurers · median $814
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76536
$252 - $536
from 4 insurers · median $465
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,797
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76830
$269 - $642
from 4 insurers · median $513
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93880
$168 - $1,349
from 4 insurers · median $573
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$94 - $472
from 4 insurers · median $294
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
CPT 85025
$7 - $80
from 4 insurers · median $63
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* | 17 | 767% | 16 | 1 |
| Insurer B* | 17 | 696% | 14 | 3 |
| Insurer C* | 21 | 308% | 5 | 15 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 274% | 2 | 20 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 18 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 6 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 Tj Health Columbia, or start a free trial.
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Quality
Not rated by CMS
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$23M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Tj Regional Health Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Tj Health Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 81-0893103T J Health Columbia INC | 43Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 38 more | 1134585656 T J Health Columbia Inc1235595653 T J Health Columbia Inc1730547407 T J Health Columbia Incand 9 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.
901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-4753
How Tj Health Columbia compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Death rates
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Readmissions
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Would definitely recommend
64%
Lower than 76% 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
Time in the ER before going home
114 min
Lower than 78% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Death rates | No different on 2 measures | |
| Readmissions | No different on 2 measures | |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 64% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| 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 | 114 min | 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 Tj Health Columbia's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
No penalty
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
0.00% 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 Tj Health Columbia, beside the US median and the average of KY 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 | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.2 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 88 cases | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.543 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.11 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.485 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 9.152 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.98 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 38 cases | 17.4 | 15.2 | 16.6 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.38 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 139 cases | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.6092 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 68% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 185 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 173 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2113 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 174 cases | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.2787 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 2.306 | |||
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.711 | |||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 10.2 | |||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 3.435 | |||
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.85 | |||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.761 | |||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.077 |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 13.02 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 9.521 | |||
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 42 cases | -18 | 3.85 | 12.61 | Better than 78% 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 | Not Available | 13.03 | |||
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.97 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.4 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.027 | |||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.42 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.55 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 33 cases | 19.7 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 25 cases | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.36 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.142 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 60 cases | 16.5 | 17.2 | 17.37 | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.339 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.151 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 83 | 1,370 | 2,960 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.048 | 0.9835 | 2.924 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.453 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7803 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2917 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.135 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 314 | 1,799 | 3,041 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.153 | 1.377 | 3.578 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.172 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5965 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.4763 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.932 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 98 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.685 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.881 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.9389 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2818 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.126 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 73.52 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6952 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8043 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.9479 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2803 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.29 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,513 | 14,451 | 34,235 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.058 | 0.567 | 2.406 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.093 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7481 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.149 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.678 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,513 | 13,646 | 31,551 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.456 | 5.683 | 15.64 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 2 | 5.011 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3987 |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 72 | 73 | 74.59 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 11 | 8 | 7.987 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 17 | 18 | 17.42 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 86.82 | |||
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.533 | |||
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 80 | 80 | 82.24 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 92.18 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.772 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.8 | |||
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 15 | 16 | 13.99 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 78 | 79 | 81.87 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 91.67 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 8 | 5 | 4.823 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.417 | |||
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 14 | 16 | 13.3 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 58 | 61 | 63.23 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 78.17 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 24 | 19 | 18.58 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 2.833 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 18 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 85.77 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 9 | 13 | 13.37 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.317 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 91 | 87 | 86.63 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 15 | 14 | 14.65 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 85 | 86 | 85.35 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 74 | 74 | 76.86 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 9 | 7 | 6.333 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 17 | 19 | 16.81 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 76 | 77 | 80.25 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 10 | 6 | 5.278 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 14 | 17 | 14.47 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 86 | 85 | 87.39 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.125 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 9 | 11 | 9.486 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 12 | 8 | 7.544 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 21 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 67 | 72 | 73.08 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 88.38 | |||
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.333 | |||
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 73 | 74 | 75.21 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 18 | 9 | 9.458 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 9 | 16 | 15.33 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 75 | 75 | 77.63 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 8 | 5 | 5.153 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 17 | 20 | 17.22 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 76 | 77 | 79.5 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 3 | 4 | 4.028 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 21 | 19 | 16.47 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 88 | 86 | 88 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.556 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 9 | 11 | 9.444 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 72 | 59 | 62.39 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 6 | 9 | 8.089 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 22 | 31 | 29.52 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 83.2 | |||
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.633 | |||
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 11 | 5 | 5.19 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 64 | 71 | 70.95 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 86.8 | |||
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 25 | 23 | 23.86 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.6 | |||
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 42 | 47 | 50.82 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 30 | 30 | 28.18 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 28 | 22 | 21 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | Not Applicable | 3.433 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 3 | 12 | 11.93 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 71 cases | 97 | 88 | 88.07 | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 270 cases | 14 | 8 | 8.032 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 68 cases | 0 | 1 | 1.132 | The best result, shared by 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.4286 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 150 cases | 83 | 79 | 74.25 | Better than 56% 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 · 467 cases | 121 | 154 | 153 | Better than 78% 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 · 423 cases | 114 | 148 | 147 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 227 | |||
| 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 · 35 cases | 279 | 293 | 305 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 8,520 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.418 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 68.9 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.89 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 63.27 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 69 cases | 9 | 15 | 16.73 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 66.02 | |||
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 74.36 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 85.06 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 81.94 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 94.58 | |||
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.88 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 74 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.33 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 195 cases | 90 | 90 | 76.94 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.3 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 9.6 | 5 | 7.251 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.595 |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.94 | 0.99 | 1.007 | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 58.28 | |||
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 30.75 | |||
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.1626 | |||
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.09704 | |||
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 83.48 | |||
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 76.4 | |||
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 19.53 | |||
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 90.93 | |||
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 70.89 | |||
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 80.93 | |||
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 83.83 | |||
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 62.17 | |||
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 64.23 | |||
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 13.77 | |||
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 77.04 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 0 cases | N/A | 1.011 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9628 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.008 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.009 | |||
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.084 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9463 | 0.9955 | 1.006 | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9937 | 0.9987 | 0.977 | 0.9477 | 0.9413 | 0.9463 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Tj Health Columbia | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5632 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.3899 | |||
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.9125 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8459 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.023 | |||
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8867 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | N/A | 0.1443 |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 0.0724 | 0.0758 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 2016)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Hospital district or authority
Ownership type
77
Medicare-certified beds
37
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2005
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Tj Health Columbia reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
283
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 35%, Medicaid 2%
1,231
Inpatient days
26% of available bed days used
68
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 830746). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Tj Health Columbia reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 678 | 18 | 535 | 1,231 |
| Discharges | 100 | 6 | 177 | 283 |
| Average length of stay | 6.8 days | 3.0 days | 3.0 days | 4.3 days |
| Average daily census | 1.9 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
329
Medicare Advantage days
97 discharges
95
Medicaid managed care days
31 discharges
571
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 13 | 869 | 316 | 18% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Tj Health Columbia billed Medicare for most in 2024: 38 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 38 | 33 | $10,156 | $1,830 | $2,090 |
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 Tj Health Columbia 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 78 in 2020 to 161 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42728 | 161 | 100% | 513 | $2.9M | 17% | 10% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 161 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 Tj Health Columbia reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2006). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
28
Psychiatric unit beds
37
Registered nurses
15
Licensed practical nurses
2
Physicians
2
Nurse practitioners
2
Pharmacists
10
Respiratory therapists
2
Physical therapists
10
Radiology technicians
13
Laboratory technicians
1
Medical technologists
147
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
125 clinicians who bill Medicare list Tj Health Columbia 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.
Charles Giles, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1871608125
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1922071653
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1770826299
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1417027525
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1669453866
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1770610081
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1699772335
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1619532397
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Nephrology Physician
NPI 1497824114
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Radiation Oncology Physician
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1902242654
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1407143951
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Nurse Practitioner
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1821159849
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Pulmonary Disease Physician
NPI 1538555339
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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See commercial rates for Lillian Hamm, APRNSource: 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 Tj Health Columbia reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $68.7M | 298.7% |
| Inpatient | $6M | 26.1% |
| Outpatient | $62.7M | 272.6% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$45.7M | -198.7% |
| Net patient revenue | $23M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$21.6M | -93.9% |
| Operating income from patient care | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Other income | $1.8M | 8.0% |
| Investment income | $6,008 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1.8M | 8.0% |
| Net income | $3.3M | 14.2% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $7.2M | 10.7% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $25M | 37.1% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $35.2M | 52.2% |
| Total charges | $67.4M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, 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 Tj Health Columbia's latest cost report.
6.1%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
13.1%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
15.6%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
61% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$41.40
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
13.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
13.8%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
14.35
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
6.33
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
118 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
34 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
25 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.00
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
7.6 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Tj Health Columbia owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $24.9M in total assets and a $23.5M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $6.8M | 27.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| Inventory | $428,640 | 1.7% |
| Total current assets | $20.3M | 81.5% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $4.6M | 18.5% |
| Total assets | $24.9M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Total liabilities | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $23.5M | 94.3% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Tj Health Columbia provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$188,040
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$1.4M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$2M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$765,154
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
3.5% 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 830746, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Tj Health Columbia's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $10.6M | $14.6M | $15.4M | $17.5M | $20.3M | $23M |
| Operating expenses | $12.1M | $13.2M | $14.8M | $16.3M | $18.3M | $21.6M |
| Operating margin | -13.9% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| Net income | $4.5M | $4.9M | $4.5M | $3.4M | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| Total assets | $4.2M | $9.4M | $13.1M | $16.9M | $21.5M | $24.9M |
| Discharges | 165 | 151 | 198 | 191 | 252 | 283 |
| Inpatient days | 506 | 984 | 1,185 | 1,206 | 1,164 | 1,231 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 98 | 115 | 143 | 263 | 299 | 329 |
| Beds | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 13 |
| Employees (FTE) | 49 | 50 | 45 | 55 | 58 | 68 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Tj Health Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | $1.2M | $4.4M | $11.6M | 0.38 | 2,590 |
| Rural health clinic | $1.4M | $3.9M | $4.3M | 0.90 | 11,390 |
| Rural health clinic ii | $929,159 | $2M | $2.5M | 0.78 | 8,000 |
| Rural health clinic iv | $802,823 | $1.7M | $2.9M | 0.59 | 3,938 |
| Laboratory | $491,940 | $1.7M | $10.9M | 0.15 | 1,096 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.6M | $547,538 | 2.94 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $583,601 | $1.6M | $15.3M | 0.10 | 3,469 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $217,662 | $1.4M | $5.8M | 0.25 | |
| Rural health clinic vii | $644,663 | $1.4M | $2.4M | 0.58 | 4,375 |
| Rural health clinic iii | $616,196 | $1.3M | $2.1M | 0.63 | 3,000 |
| Physical therapy | $480,048 | $933,320 | $2.6M | 0.35 | 4,178 |
| Rural health clinic vi | $384,384 | $932,152 | $1.1M | 0.82 | 9,600 |
| Respiratory therapy | $447,440 | $823,256 | $2.2M | 0.37 | 847 |
| Rural health clinic v | $239,192 | $564,798 | $584,871 | 0.97 | 3,262 |
| Wound care clinic | $292,252 | $256,508 | $437,376 | 0.59 | 1,247 |
| Podiatry clinic | $48,450 | $144,743 | $254,481 | 0.57 | |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $124,084 | $173,651 | 0.71 | ||
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $167 | $299 | 0.56 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $1.3M | $4M | $1.6M | 2.48 | 13,117 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $667,660 | $5.2M | 24,251 | $27.53 | 10,878 |
| Employee benefits department | $2.9M | 540 | |||
| Maintenance & repairs | $56,498 | $1.2M | 1,780 | $31.74 | 1,582 |
| Medical records & library | $700,787 | 1,020 | |||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $472,646 | 116,540 | |||
| Housekeeping | $463,067 | 1,169 | |||
| Social service | $418,363 | ||||
| Nursing administration | $200,264 | $329,310 | 3,448 | $58.08 | 886 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $160,126 | ||||
| Dietary | $78,320 | 3,045 | |||
| Laundry & linen service | $7,092 | 1,070 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830746, 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 Tj Health Columbia for an inpatient stay.
1.02
Case mix index
Higher than 2% 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).
31.6%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
100
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Rural
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 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 0.95 | 1.03 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Wage index | 0.821 | 0.822 | 0.819 | 0.825 | 0.843 | 0.864 | 0.879 |
| Readmissions adjustment | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 105 | 105 | 62 | 87 | 76 | 89 | 100 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Tj Health Columbia reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Tj Regional Health Inc
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2015
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners, CMS Hospital Change of Ownership.
The officers and board members on Tj Health Columbia'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 22 of 24 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Neil Thornbury | CEO |
| Mei Deng | CFO |
| Brent Billingsley | Vice Chairman |
| Ervin Sorrell | Treasurer |
| T Rich Alexander | Chairman |
| Michael Scott Young | Secretary |
Board members: Dr Michael Saridakis MD, Henry Royse, Joey Allen Botts, Bo Matthews, Dan Foutch, Dr Kyle Kiser MD, Amy Norris Cassady, Cornelius Faulkner.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Tj Health Columbia Inc (EIN 81-0893103), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2019
340B ID DSH180149, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 7 registered outpatient sites; 12 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Neil Thornbury, CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Westlake Rgnl Hospital
FAA location ID 48KY, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Tj health columbia psych
CCN 18S149, certified 2005, Medicare prospective payment
Tj health columbia swing bed
CCN 18U149, certified 2005, Medicare prospective payment
Westlake primary care
CCN 183998, certified 1985, Medicare cost reimbursed
Edmonton primary care
CCN 183994, certified 1985, Medicare cost reimbursed
Wpc of russell county
CCN 183446, certified 2001, Medicare cost reimbursed
Westlake family practice
CCN 183970, certified 2009, Medicare cost reimbursed
Tjh greensburg
CCN 183496, certified 2017, Medicare cost reimbursed
Tompkinsville clinic
CCN 188500, certified 2019, Medicare cost reimbursed
Scottsville clinic
CCN 188527, certified 2019, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Tj Health Columbia's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Tj Health Columbia's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Tj Health Columbia range from $750 to $3,825 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $750. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,316. 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 Tj Health Columbia range from $541 to $3,346 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,346. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,098. 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 Tj Health Columbia range from $1,823 to $1,823 across 1 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,823. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,008. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Tj Health Columbia range from $13,296 to $14,631 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $14,631. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $17,448. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Tj Health Columbia for fiscal year 2027.
No. Tj Health Columbia has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
Tj Health Columbia's Medicare case mix index is 1.02 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 2% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Tj Health Columbia reported 283 inpatient discharges and 1,231 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Tj Health Columbia reported 68 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Tj Health Columbia reported $23M in net patient revenue on $68.7M of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of 6.1%, and net income of $3.3M.
Tj Health Columbia reported $765,154 of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $188,040 of charity care at cost.
Tj Health Columbia's Medicare enrollment lists Neil C Thornbury as CEO since 2019.
Insurers' price transparency files list Tj Health Columbia under employer identification number 81-0893103 (T J Health Columbia INC). 43 health plans and networks list 81-0893103 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Tj Health Columbia (340B ID DSH180149) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2019, with 12 active contract pharmacies.
125 clinicians who bill Medicare list Tj Health Columbia as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (41), internal medicine physician (15), family medicine physician (13).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Tj Health Columbia, effective 2016.
In its Medicare enrollment, Tj Health Columbia reports Tj Regional Health Inc as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 23 services at Tj Health Columbia, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, CT Scan.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Tj Health Columbia came from ZIP codes 42728 (161).
Tj Health Columbia has 13 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 77 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Tj Health Columbia is located at 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. Its main phone number is (270) 384-4753.
Tj Health Columbia's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 180149.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Tj Health Columbia is 1134585656.
Tj Health Columbia lists 27 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.
121 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
Under 45 CFR Part 180, every US hospital must publish a machine-readable file of its standard charges, including gross charges, discounted cash prices and payer-specific negotiated rates, in the CMS template format. PayerPrice can help hospitals publish and maintain these files.
A chargemaster (charge description master, or CDM) is a hospital's master list of billable items, with codes, descriptions and gross charges. A chargemaster review looks at those lines for accuracy and pricing. PayerPrice can help hospitals review their chargemaster; contact us to discuss your needs.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
"code_information": [
{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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