University of Kentucky Healthcare · Lexington, KY
4 of 5
CMS star rating
1,086
Beds
46,487
Inpatient discharges a year
$2.5B
Net patient revenue a year
36
In-network payers
University Hospital is a 1086-bed government - state hospital in Lexington, KY, affiliated with University of Kentucky Healthcare. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 36 in-network payers and 282 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services University Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$7,131 - $17,529
from 4 insurers · median $8,667
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
$11,812 - $24,929
from 3 insurers · median $12,218
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
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$19,146 - $35,444
from 2 insurers · median $27,295
92 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$5,412 - $8,769
from 3 insurers · median $6,815
32 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$370 - $2,696
from 4 insurers · median $2,364
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$10,290 - $13,341
from 2 insurers · median $11,815
148 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$42,247 - $54,671
from 2 insurers · median $48,459
29 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$514 - $1,604
from 4 insurers · median $776
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$461 - $3,674
from 4 insurers · median $2,759
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$694 - $3,886
from 4 insurers · median $2,726
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$7,722 - $13,341
from 2 insurers · median $10,531
148 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$7,131 - $17,529
from 4 insurers · median $8,667
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
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$611 - $3,886
from 4 insurers · median $3,046
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$711 - $4,577
from 4 insurers · median $2,056
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 55866
$5,217 - $35,444
from 3 insurers · median $24,234
92 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 30520
$1,021 - $7,877
from 3 insurers · median $7,445
35 Medicare claims in Level 4 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$245 - $465
from 4 insurers · median $370
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$108,247 - $254,353
from 3 insurers · median $124,662
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Mammography
CPT 77067
$174 - $672
from 3 insurers · median $185
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$299 - $768
from 4 insurers · median $596
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$1,784 - $3,195
from 4 insurers · median $2,614
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 42820
$8,769 - $10,660
from 2 insurers · median $9,714
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$10,410 - $13,341
from 2 insurers · median $11,875
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$3,489 - $8,550
from 3 insurers · median $5,923
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 | 312% | 17 | 3 |
| Insurer B* | 23 | 228% | 16 | 4 |
| Insurer C* | 15 | 220% | 10 | 2 |
| Insurer D* | 15 | 66% | 2 | 11 |
How we chose these services: 7 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 10 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 University Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
4 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$2.5B net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by University of Kentucky
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for University Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 61-6001218(multi-state) University Of Kentucky | 74Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 69 more | 1518911338 University Of Kentucky1790812675 University Of Kentucky1285010017 University Of Kentuckyand 51 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.
800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 257-2278
How University Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
4 of 5
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Better on 2 of 8 measures
2 better, 6 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 2 of 7 measures
2 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 2 of 10 measures
2 better, 8 no different, 0 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
76%
Higher than 65% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Penalized
Among the worst-performing 25% of US hospitals
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
1.07
Higher than 76% 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
218 min
Higher than 88% 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
19%
Lower than 99% 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 | 4 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Better on 2 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 7 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 2 of 10 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 | 76% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 1.07 | 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 | 218 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 19% | 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 University Hospital'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.
-0.08% 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 University Hospital, 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 | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 42 cases | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 5,647 cases | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.543 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 86 cases | 11.9 | 11.8 | 12.11 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 131 cases | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.485 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 97 cases | 7.2 | 8.5 | 9.152 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 258 cases | 10.6 | 11 | 11.98 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 294 cases | 12.4 | 15.2 | 16.6 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 694 cases | 10.1 | 11.6 | 12.38 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 9,417 cases | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.6092 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 58% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 297 cases | 128 | 173 | 185 | Better Than the National Rate | Better than 98% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 9,693 cases | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.2113 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 10,471 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 · 3,449 cases | 2.53 | 2.29 | 2.306 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,719 cases | 1.28 | 1.63 | 1.711 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 94% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,503 cases | 11.5 | 8.88 | 10.2 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 80% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,725 cases | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.435 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,691 cases | 6.85 | 5.105 | 5.85 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 916 cases | 1.62 | 1.72 | 1.761 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 83% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,815 cases | 1.51 | 1.02 | 1.077 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 151 cases | -2.5 | 4.2 | 13.02 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 328 cases | 0.8 | 1.25 | 9.521 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 319 cases | 2.8 | 3.85 | 12.61 | Better than 51% 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 · 639 cases | 14.4 | 12.9 | 13.03 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 620 cases | 13.3 | 10.7 | 10.97 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 94% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 620 cases | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 905 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 1.027 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 317 cases | 12.8 | 14.4 | 14.42 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 166 cases | 8.7 | 10.9 | 10.55 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 261 cases | 19.3 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 761 cases | 21.6 | 21.3 | 21.36 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 43 cases | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6.142 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 675 cases | 16.9 | 17.2 | 17.37 | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | University Hospital | 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 | 0.569 | 0.172 | 0.339 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.077 | 1.504 | 2.151 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 40,214 | 1,370 | 2,960 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 47.94 | 0.9835 | 2.924 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 38 | 0 | 2.453 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.793 | 0.484 | 0.7803 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 74% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.289 | 0.138 | 0.2917 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.636 | 1.392 | 2.135 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 33,854 | 1,799 | 3,041 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 57.15 | 1.377 | 3.578 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 25 | 0 | 2.172 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.437 | 0.399 | 0.5965 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.378 | 0.2345 | 0.4763 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.016 | 2.135 | 2.932 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 866 | 61 | 98 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 25.03 | 1.591 | 2.685 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 16 | 1 | 2.881 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.639 | 0.7155 | 0.9389 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.344 | 0.211 | 0.2818 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.081 | 3.068 | 3.126 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 552 | 38 | 73.52 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5.326 | 0.328 | 0.6952 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5 | 0 | 0.8043 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.939 | 0.812 | 0.9479 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 57% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.623 | 0.193 | 0.2803 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.223 | 1.855 | 2.29 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 363,858 | 14,451 | 34,235 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 38.4 | 0.567 | 2.406 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 34 | 0 | 2.093 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.885 | 0.597 | 0.7481 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 72% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.242 | 0.127 | 0.149 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.415 | 0.747 | 1.678 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 326,590 | 13,646 | 31,551 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 166 | 5.683 | 15.64 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 53 | 2 | 5.011 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.32 | 0.279 | 0.3987 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 56% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 68 | 73 | 74.59 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 11 | 8 | 7.987 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 21 | 18 | 17.42 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 85 | 87 | 86.82 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.533 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 81 | 80 | 82.24 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 92 | 91 | 92.18 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.772 | Worse than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.8 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 15 | 16 | 13.99 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 79 | 79 | 81.87 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 91 | 91 | 91.67 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 5 | 5 | 4.823 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.417 | Worse than 37% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 16 | 16 | 13.3 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 63 | 61 | 63.23 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 78 | 77 | 78.17 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 19 | 19 | 18.58 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.833 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 18 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 86 | 86 | 85.77 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 13 | 13 | 13.37 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.317 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 87 | 87 | 86.63 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 14 | 14 | 14.65 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 86 | 86 | 85.35 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 73 | 74 | 76.86 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 6 | 7 | 6.333 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 21 | 19 | 16.81 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 78 | 77 | 80.25 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 5 | 6 | 5.278 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 17 | 17 | 14.47 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 85 | 85 | 87.39 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.125 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 12 | 11 | 9.486 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 9 | 8 | 7.544 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 18 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 73 | 72 | 73.08 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 89 | 88 | 88.38 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.333 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 76 | 74 | 75.21 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 9 | 9 | 9.458 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 15 | 16 | 15.33 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 77 | 75 | 77.63 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.153 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 18 | 20 | 17.22 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 78 | 77 | 79.5 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 4 | 4 | 4.028 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 18 | 19 | 16.47 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 87 | 86 | 88 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 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 · 1,389 cases | 10 | 11 | 9.444 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 57 | 59 | 62.39 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 12 | 9 | 8.089 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 31 | 31 | 29.52 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 80 | 82 | 83.2 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.633 | 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 · 1,389 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.19 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 76 | 71 | 70.95 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 89 | 87 | 86.8 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 19 | 23 | 23.86 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.6 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 50 | 47 | 50.82 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 29 | 30 | 28.18 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 21 | 22 | 21 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.433 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 12 | 12 | 11.93 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,389 cases | 88 | 88 | 88.07 | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 8.032 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.132 | |||
| 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 · 15,550 cases | 86 | 79 | 74.25 | Better than 62% 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 · 398 cases | 218 | 154 | 153 | Worse than 86% 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 · 379 cases | 218 | 148 | 147 | Worse than 88% 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 · 18 cases | 212 | 247 | 227 | Better than 64% 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 | 305 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 133,484 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 · 80 cases | 92 | 97 | 93.89 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 12,941 cases | 17 | 15 | 16.73 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 169 cases | 19 | 65 | 66.02 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 39 cases | 28 | 73 | 74.36 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 169 cases | 59 | 82 | 81.94 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 69 cases | 45 | 94 | 94.58 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 712 cases | 96 | 98 | 96.88 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 602 cases | 89 | 94 | 92.33 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 76.94 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 7,663 cases | 96 | 97 | 93.3 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 6.9 | 5 | 7.251 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 6.595 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.02 | 0.99 | 1.007 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | University Hospital | 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 · 7,272 cases | 0.42 | 0.05 | 0.1626 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 7,272 cases | 0.52 | 0.03 | 0.09704 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 309 cases | 3 | 87 | 83.48 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 96 cases | 21 | 19.1 | 19.53 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 173 cases | 96 | 92 | 90.93 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 84 cases | 1 | 74 | 70.89 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 70 cases | 33 | 77 | 83.83 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 70 cases | 29 | 56 | 62.17 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 43 cases | 0 | 64 | 64.23 | The worst result, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 43 cases | 0 | 4 | 13.77 | The worst result, shared by 31% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 733 cases | 0 | 77 | 77.04 | The worst result, shared by 12% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 40 | 20 | 14.1 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 10 | 5 | 3.571 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 19.82 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 5.134 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 53 | 34 | 44.76 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 13.25 | 8.75 | 11.37 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 18.33 | 40 | 46.5 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.583 | 10 | 11.8 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 27.83 | 29.5 | 31.05 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 34 | 24 | 23.33 | 36 | 40 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 8.5 | 6 | 5.833 | 9 | 10 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 28 | Not Available | 22 | 32 | 53 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 7 | Not Available | 5.5 | 8 | 13.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | 18 | Not Available | 22 | 20 | 18.33 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 4.5 | Not Available | 5.5 | 5 | 4.583 |
| VBP total performance score | 20 | Not Available | 19.33 | 24.5 | 27.83 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 161 cases | 0.8588 | 0.9995 | 1.011 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8426 | 1 | 0.9628 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 111 cases | 0.9506 | 0.9969 | 1.008 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 312 cases | 0.9051 | 0.9983 | 1.009 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 259 cases | 0.9156 | 0.9955 | 1.006 | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.089 | 1.119 | 1.176 | 1.006 | 0.9193 | 0.8588 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 0.8203 | 0.8595 | 0.9285 | 0.9202 | 0.8692 | 0.8426 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9922 | 0.9722 | 0.9945 | 0.928 | 0.922 | 0.9506 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.057 | 1.037 | 1.005 | 0.9687 | 0.8892 | 0.9051 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9039 | 0.8622 | 1.001 | 1.074 | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.049 | 1.001 | 0.9671 | 0.9172 | 0.9056 | 0.9156 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | University Hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.354 | 0.489 | 0.5632 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.316 | 0.346 | 0.3899 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.966 | 0.559 | 0.9125 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | Yes | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.333 | 0.6405 | 0.8459 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.067 | 0.9628 | 1.023 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.066 | 0.7945 | 0.8867 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.3966 | -0.0453 | 0.1443 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Yes | No | N/A | No | No | Yes |
| Total HAC score | 0.4135 | 0.1577 | 0 | 0.3496 | 0.2759 | 0.3966 |
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 2015)
Accreditation
Major
Medical school affiliation
State
Ownership type
750
Medicare-certified beds
1,500
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What University Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
46,487
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 13%, Medicaid 3%
337,166
Inpatient days
87% of available bed days used
15,472
Employees (full-time equivalent)
652
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 824554). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges University Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 44,642 | 12,941 | 279,583 | 337,166 |
| Discharges | 5,891 | 1,503 | 39,093 | 46,487 |
| Average length of stay | 7.6 days | 8.6 days | 7.2 days | 7.3 days |
| Average daily census | 122.3 | 35.5 | 766.0 | 923.7 |
91,775
Medicare Advantage days
10,749 discharges
119,510
Medicaid managed care days
13,179 discharges
17,492
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 791 | 242,642 | 36,080 | 84% |
| Intensive care unit | 186 | 60,768 | 8,562 | 90% |
| Other special care | 90 | 31,527 | 96% | |
| Nursery | 2,229 | |||
| Subprovider - ipf | 19 | 3,830 | 418 | 55% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What University Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 4,931 Medicare discharges in 173 published DRGs; 31% surgical; 76% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 332 | $96,856 | $14,723 | $25,570 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 149 | $50,711 | $9,572 | $13,388 | 1.28 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 113 | $108,930 | $16,381 | $28,757 | 2.00 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 90 | $233,829 | $39,104 | $61,731 | 5.00 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 77 | $94,830 | $15,006 | $25,035 | 2.07 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 74 | $50,277 | $7,305 | $13,273 | 1.02 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 74 | $91,035 | $15,995 | $24,033 | 2.37 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 67 | $74,725 | $12,380 | $19,727 | 1.70 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 66 | $54,155 | $10,010 | $14,297 | 1.33 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 66 | $33,190 | $5,469 | $8,762 | 0.79 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 63 | $52,368 | $9,199 | $13,825 | 1.23 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with MCCMS-DRG 025, surgical | 60 | $135,965 | $33,088 | $35,895 | 4.42 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 57 | $42,808 | $7,396 | $11,301 | 0.98 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 55 | $201,560 | $32,936 | $53,212 | 4.52 |
| Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with MCCMS-DRG 432, medical | 55 | $89,997 | $14,090 | $23,759 | 1.92 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 55 | $41,866 | $6,474 | $11,053 | 0.97 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 54 | $66,846 | $11,277 | $17,647 | 1.50 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 54 | $82,098 | $13,246 | $21,674 | 1.65 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 49 | $87,006 | $11,533 | $22,970 | 1.59 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 49 | $32,281 | $6,370 | $8,522 | 0.81 |
See all 173 Medicare inpatient DRGs at University Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) University Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 5,359 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5372 | 638 | 229 | $2,131 | $462 | $502 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 416 | 375 | $12,272 | $1,083 | $1,220 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 330 | 297 | $16,968 | $1,802 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 256 | 193 | $11,879 | $1,255 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 215 | 189 | $18,125 | $2,076 | $2,405 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 209 | 175 | $21,505 | $2,424 | $2,833 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 193 | 146 | $10,413 | $1,351 | $1,516 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 173 | 140 | $21,966 | $1,807 | $2,141 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 169 | 159 | $50,967 | $9,579 | $10,772 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 151 | 119 | $19,744 | $2,354 | $2,629 |
See all 53 Medicare outpatient services at University Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at University Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 10,877 in 2020 to 15,145 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40475 | 580 | 4% | 3,977 | $54.8M | 21% | 16% |
| 40324 | 577 | 4% | 4,364 | $56.1M | 31% | 24% |
| 40601 | 559 | 4% | 6,372 | $62.1M | 16% | 12% |
| 40356 | 493 | 3% | 4,302 | $45M | 21% | 19% |
| 40505 | 483 | 3% | 3,559 | $43.7M | 34% | 29% |
| 40508 | 434 | 3% | 3,073 | $32.6M | 60% | 53% |
| 40517 | 431 | 3% | 3,571 | $39.2M | 30% | 24% |
| 40391 | 413 | 3% | 3,293 | $42.8M | 19% | 21% |
| 40509 | 411 | 3% | 2,748 | $35.3M | 27% | 25% |
| 40502 | 362 | 2% | 2,264 | $27.8M | 33% | 26% |
| 40511 | 361 | 2% | 2,882 | $33.8M | 31% | 32% |
| 40515 | 327 | 2% | 2,639 | $33.7M | 24% | 25% |
| 40504 | 290 | 2% | 2,017 | $26.9M | 29% | 29% |
| 40383 | 283 | 2% | 2,051 | $29.3M | 24% | 23% |
| 40503 | 279 | 2% | 1,814 | $23.5M | 26% | 22% |
| 40403 | 275 | 2% | 2,304 | $36.2M | 17% | 18% |
| 40361 | 254 | 2% | 1,842 | $24.7M | 24% | 21% |
| 41031 | 242 | 2% | 1,576 | $24.7M | 27% | 25% |
| 40342 | 238 | 2% | 1,739 | $24.1M | 18% | 16% |
| 42503 | 199 | 1% | 1,554 | $26.4M | 14% | 12% |
| 40701 | 197 | 1% | 2,141 | $30.5M | 12% | 7% |
| 40353 | 185 | 1% | 1,432 | $21.4M | 12% | 15% |
| 40330 | 178 | 1% | 1,222 | $21.7M | 19% | 15% |
| 40422 | 178 | 1% | 1,319 | $25.8M | 17% | 15% |
| 40444 | 175 | 1% | 1,646 | $22.5M | 22% | 16% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 15,145 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 University Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2013). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
43
Operating rooms
10
Endoscopy rooms
4
Cardiac catheterization rooms
31
Psychiatric unit beds
1
Off-site locations
1
Off-site emergency departments
1,500
Registered nurses
15
Licensed practical nurses
601
Resident physicians
5
Nurse practitioners
1
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
28
Pharmacists
101
Respiratory therapists
28
Physical therapists
11
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
114
Radiology technicians
7
Nuclear medicine technicians
8
Laboratory technicians
173
Medical technologists
14
Dietitians
26
Social workers
2,969
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
1,701 clinicians who bill Medicare list University Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
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Infectious Disease Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Dermatology Physician
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Neurology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Neuroradiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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See commercial rates for Adam Bryant, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income University Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $10.6B | 431.2% |
| Inpatient | $4.7B | 189.5% |
| Outpatient | $5.9B | 241.7% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$8.1B | -331.2% |
| Net patient revenue | $2.5B | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$3.1B | -127.0% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$665.4M | -27.0% |
| Other income | $1.1B | 45.8% |
| Investment income | $125.6M | 5.1% |
| Government appropriations | $250,000 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1B | 40.7% |
| Net income | $462.1M | 18.8% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $1B | 9.5% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $2.5B | 23.3% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $7.1B | 67.3% |
| Total charges | $10.6B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, 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 University Hospital's latest cost report.
-27.0%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
12.9%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
15.3%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
41% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$39.42
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
9.8%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
12.3%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
6.22
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
5.16
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
215 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
47 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
49 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.76
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What University Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $4.7B in total assets and a $3.7B fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $1.8B | 37.8% |
| Patient receivables, net | $318.7M | 6.7% |
| Inventory | $85.3M | 1.8% |
| Total current assets | $2.5B | 53.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $84.3M | 1.8% |
| Investments and other assets | $2.1B | 44.5% |
| Total assets | $4.7B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $409M | 8.6% |
| Total liabilities | $989.8M | 20.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $3.7B | 79.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care University Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$44.6M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$87.3M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$221.9M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$68.6M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
2.2% 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 824554, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
University Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Jun 2020 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $1.6B | $1.9B | $2B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.5B |
| Operating expenses | $1.8B | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.6B | $2.8B | $3.1B |
| Operating margin | -16.9% | -13.3% | -13.6% | -11.4% | -20.2% | -27.0% |
| Net income | $268.6M | $485.4M | $399.5M | $571.3M | $554.4M | $462.1M |
| Total assets | $2.5B | $3B | $3.4B | $5.3B | $4.3B | $4.7B |
| Discharges | 40,924 | 35,897 | 40,490 | 42,521 | 45,621 | 46,487 |
| Inpatient days | 270,260 | 281,807 | 297,645 | 317,895 | 326,268 | 337,166 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 40,761 | 49,138 | 59,354 | 69,773 | 83,408 | 91,775 |
| Beds | 927 | 977 | 991 | 1,031 | 1,086 | 1,086 |
| Employees (FTE) | 8,610 | 9,189 | 9,665 | 9,727 | 14,900 | 15,472 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center University Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs - outpatient | $580.9M | $1.3B | 0.44 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $454.1M | $1.4B | 0.32 | ||
| Operating room | $31.1M | $161.4M | $1B | 0.15 | 115,512 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $143.4M | $419.4M | 0.34 | ||
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $104.2M | $113.1M | 0.92 | ||
| Emergency | $35.1M | $90.1M | $486.7M | 0.19 | 58,044 |
| Laboratory | $19.8M | $89.2M | $927.4M | 0.10 | 11,712 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $19.6M | $47.8M | $373.3M | 0.13 | 39,428 |
| Recovery room | $13.9M | $39.5M | $115.1M | 0.34 | 25,773 |
| Respiratory therapy | $18.8M | $39.1M | $294.7M | 0.13 | 4,009 |
| Markey outpatient | $13.1M | $35.4M | $82.5M | 0.43 | 41,232 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $3.7M | $32.2M | $126.7M | 0.25 | 16,351 |
| Amb - kyc vascular interv radiol cl | $10.8M | $30.3M | $96.6M | 0.31 | 9,357 |
| Physical therapy | $13.7M | $28M | $89.3M | 0.31 | 14,479 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $26.1M | $133.6M | 0.20 | ||
| Anesthesiology | $3.3M | $23M | $182.4M | 0.13 | 4,116 |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $2.2M | $22.2M | $76.4M | 0.29 | 2,816 |
| Ct scan | $4.7M | $16.1M | $634.9M | 0.03 | 12,794 |
| Post transplant | $14.9M | $21.2M | 0.71 | 10,786 | |
| Peds specialty | $5.6M | $14M | $10.7M | 1.31 | 12,656 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $6M | $13.8M | $22.2M | 0.62 | |
| Laboratory - pathological | $3.8M | $13.5M | $76.2M | 0.18 | 1,775 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $4.5M | $12.5M | $125.5M | 0.10 | 13,374 |
| Electrocardiology | $5.5M | $11.7M | $148.2M | 0.08 | 7,755 |
| Mri | $3.2M | $11.6M | $157.8M | 0.07 | 12,720 |
| University health service | $5.8M | $11.2M | $12.5M | 0.90 | 114 |
| Gill operating room | $3.3M | $11.2M | $86.2M | 0.13 | |
| Gill implantable devices | $9.8M | $24.9M | 0.39 | ||
| Ambulance services | $4.5M | $8.9M | $12.4M | 0.72 | 372 |
| Gill recovery room | $2.3M | $7.8M | $23.2M | 0.34 | |
| Ky neuroscience institute | $2.5M | $7.6M | $19.3M | 0.39 | 14,857 |
| Lexington clinic - oncology | $430,566 | $6.6M | $7.4M | 0.88 | |
| Orthopedic clinic ambulatory | $1.8M | $6.2M | $20.7M | 0.30 | 10,665 |
| Clinical lab tissue typing | $1.5M | $6.2M | $25.8M | 0.24 | |
| Amb-general pediatrics clinic | $2.8M | $6.1M | $12.1M | 0.50 | |
| Amb - cardinal hill opatient therap | $3.1M | $6M | $22.7M | 0.26 | |
| Med specialties clinic | $2.8M | $5.8M | $10.8M | 0.53 | |
| Gill heart maxwell clinic | $2M | $5.5M | $10.7M | 0.52 | |
| Barnstable brown diabetes center | $2.7M | $5.3M | $11.1M | 0.48 | |
| Pain clinic | $1.5M | $5.3M | $33.8M | 0.16 | 6,500 |
| Speech pathology | $2.3M | $5.2M | $20.3M | 0.26 | 261 |
| Electroencephalography | $1.8M | $4.7M | $33.1M | 0.14 | |
| Transplant clinic & admin | $2.2M | $4.6M | $2.2M | 2.13 | 10,071 |
| Gill anesthesiology | $4.4M | $33.4M | 0.13 | ||
| Renal dialysis | $1.9M | $4.3M | $23M | 0.19 | 138 |
| Pulmonary function testing | $1.5M | $4M | $15.5M | 0.26 | 3,212 |
| Amb-urology clinic | $963,690 | $3.6M | $9.7M | 0.37 | 6,185 |
| Peds cardiology clinic | $1.4M | $3.5M | $7.5M | 0.47 | 2,505 |
| Internal medicine and pediatrics gr | $1.7M | $3.4M | $7.3M | 0.46 | |
| Peds hem/onc | $1.5M | $3.3M | $6.3M | 0.53 | 1,021 |
| Family and community medicine | $1.4M | $3.1M | $10.3M | 0.30 | |
| Gill medical supplies chd to patien | $2.8M | $10M | 0.28 | ||
| Sleep center | $992,842 | $2.6M | $10.8M | 0.24 | 4,188 |
| Amb-general surgery clinic | $1.1M | $2.3M | $3M | 0.77 | 522 |
| Psychiatric and behavorial | $1.1M | $2.3M | $3M | 0.77 | |
| Vascular lab | $724,666 | $2.1M | $18.7M | 0.11 | |
| Polk dalton | $963,067 | $2.1M | $5.1M | 0.42 | |
| Pmv-fountain court primary care cli | $784,804 | $2.1M | $10.5M | 0.20 | |
| Gynecologic oncology | $847,603 | $2M | $5.1M | 0.39 | |
| Infusion | $582,509 | $1.9M | $8.2M | 0.23 | 2,017 |
| Wound center | $811,988 | $1.7M | $140,000 | 11.85 | |
| Amb-hand therapy cln | $795,732 | $1.5M | $6M | 0.25 | |
| Amb-child neuro cln | $603,537 | $1.2M | $2.3M | 0.53 | |
| Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery | $347,707 | $1.1M | $704,146 | 1.62 | 3,051 |
| Allogeneic hsct acquisition | $276,837 | $1.1M | $17.6M | 0.06 | |
| Car t-cell immunotherapy | $1.1M | $28M | 0.04 | ||
| Amb-hand surgery clinic | $499,638 | $1.1M | $5.6M | 0.19 | |
| Amb-gs specialty care clinic | $512,118 | $1.1M | $2.3M | 0.46 | |
| Observation beds (distinct part) | $510,483 | $1M | $2M | 0.52 | |
| Cardiac rehab | $456,454 | $895,037 | $1.1M | 0.80 | |
| Nephrology bone and mineral metab | $401,647 | $886,314 | $1.8M | 0.50 | |
| Womens health | $379,157 | $753,921 | $2M | 0.38 | |
| Hyperbaric medicine | $172,837 | $550,063 | $2.1M | 0.26 | 1,067 |
| Amb-turfland discharge clinic _ tec | $133,333 | $271,969 | $444,266 | 0.61 | |
| Outpatient center | $25,479 | $2,000 | 12.74 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $101.2M | $388.5M | $874.8M | 0.44 | 325,733 |
| Intensive care unit | $47.5M | $179.1M | $375.8M | 0.48 | 175,787 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $21.6M | $50.6M | $156.3M | 0.32 | |
| Subprovider - ipf | $2.6M | $8.8M | $12.5M | 0.70 | 13,168 |
| Nursery | $731,250 | $1.7M | $5M | 0.33 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $178.5M | $523.2M | 4,123,913 | $40.12 | 965,674 |
| Pharmacy-outpatient | $47.9M | $129.5M | |||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $74.3M | $84.3M | |||
| Operation of plant | $78.8M | 459,945 | |||
| Pharmacy | $57.9M | $78.8M | 2,443,809 | $43.35 | 24,141 |
| Central services & supply | $11M | $54.6M | 371,918 | $31.98 | 29,053 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $50.6M | ||||
| Nursing administration | $22.9M | $41.1M | 314,874 | $64.60 | 6,374 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $39.6M | 2,567,034 | |||
| Housekeeping | $139,013 | $28.6M | 6,468 | $21.65 | 8,217 |
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $27.8M | ||||
| Cafeteria | $14.6M | 86,084 | $29.22 | ||
| Social service | $8.3M | $12.4M | 211,841 | $39.59 | 98 |
| Dietary | $3.3M | $8.4M | 25,941 | $30.13 | 56,669 |
| Employee benefits department | $784,100 | $8.2M | 11,788 | $67.00 | |
| Medical records & library | $4.4M | $7.8M | 113,358 | $39.04 | |
| Gill central services & supply | $656,730 | $4.7M | |||
| Paramed ed prgm-pharmacy | $2.1M | ||||
| Gill bldg operation of plant | $2.1M | ||||
| Gill new cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $739,162 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 824554, 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 University Hospital for an inpatient stay.
2.49
Case mix index
Higher than 93% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Major teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.27 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
48.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
5,831
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.49 |
| Wage index | 0.883 | 0.877 | 0.888 | 0.873 | 0.971 | 0.926 | 0.908 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.21% | -0.29% | -0.24% | -0.24% | -0.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.50% | -0.72% | -0.72% | -0.36% | -0.17% | +0.19% | -0.08% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 9,091 | 9,091 | 6,124 | 5,429 | 5,389 | 5,842 | 5,831 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations University Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 1 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
University of Kentucky
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 1966
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on University Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 1 of 3 are shown.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 1992
340B ID DSH180067, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 85 registered outpatient sites; 121 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Timothy Andrew Slocum, Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Uk Hospital
FAA location ID 37KY, a medical-use heliport 0.2 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Psych distinct part unit
CCN 18S067, certified 1984, Medicare prospective payment
University hospital
CCN 182305, certified 1973
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of University Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About University Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at University Hospital range from $514 to $1,604 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $514. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $599. 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 University Hospital range from $694 to $3,886 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $3,886. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,115. 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 University Hospital range from $7,131 to $17,529 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $17,529. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at University Hospital range from $174 to $672 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $672. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $175. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
University Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is higher than 58% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.27 Medicare-funded residents per bed at University Hospital for fiscal year 2027, so it is a major teaching hospital.
No. University Hospital has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (332 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (149 discharges), intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc (113 discharges).
University Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 2.49 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 93% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
University Hospital reported 46,487 inpatient discharges and 337,166 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
University Hospital reported 15,472 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
University Hospital reported $2.5B in net patient revenue on $10.6B of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -27.0%, and net income of $462.1M.
University Hospital reported $68.6M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $44.6M of charity care at cost.
Insurers' price transparency files list University Hospital under employer identification number 61-6001218 ((multi-state) University Of Kentucky). 74 health plans and networks list 61-6001218 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists University Hospital (340B ID DSH180067) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 1992, with 121 active contract pharmacies.
1,701 clinicians who bill Medicare list University Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (165), physician assistant (160), acute care nurse practitioner (145).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for University Hospital, effective 2015.
In its Medicare enrollment, University Hospital reports University of Kentucky as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 53 services at University Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Audiology, Burn Care Unit.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at University Hospital came from ZIP codes 40475 (580), 40324 (577), 40601 (559).
University Hospital has 1,086 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 750 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
University Hospital is located at 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536. Its main phone number is (859) 257-2278.
University Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 180067.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for University Hospital is 1518911338.
University Hospital is affiliated with University of Kentucky Healthcare.
University Hospital lists 36 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
282 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.
For hospital finance and compliance teams
The data on this page comes from the files hospitals and payers publish. We help hospitals publish theirs correctly, and take a fresh look at their chargemaster.
We turn your chargemaster and payer contracts into the CMS template file, then keep it current as rates change.
{
"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.
What a review covers