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Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale charges 5.6x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 98 analyzed procedures, reflecting pricing patterns typical of nonprofit religious healthcare systems in South Florida.

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 4/5

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

98 procedures analyzed
CMS price transparency data
Updated 2026-04-03
Median 3.9x2.2x15.0x
5.6x
Medicare markup ratio
FL lowestHoly Cross HospitalFL highest
5.6x
Avg markup ratio
5.4x
Median markup
98
Procedures
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Billing patterns — nonprofit-religious

Nonprofit religious hospitals, representing 203 facilities in the dataset, demonstrate an average markup of 5.4x Medicare rates, positioning them in the mid-range compared to other ownership types. These institutions typically maintain standardized charge structures across their health system networks, often reflecting their mission-driven approach to healthcare delivery. Patients at nonprofit religious hospitals may encounter charges above the benchmark for routine procedures, though many offer financial assistance programs and charity care policies that can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for qualifying individuals. Common billing patterns include transparent pricing for elective procedures and comprehensive financial counseling services. The potential difference between listed charges and actual patient responsibility can be substantial, particularly for uninsured patients who may qualify for sliding-scale payment options. Patients should inquire about available financial assistance programs during the admissions process, as these hospitals often have more flexible payment arrangements compared to for-profit facilities, reflecting their tax-exempt status and community benefit obligations.

Pricing grade

D

High

Avg markup vs Medicare

5.59x

Charge / Medicare rate

Max markup

9.34x

Worst procedure

Procedures analyzed

98

With pricing data

Outlier procedures

0%

Above 90th percentile

Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.

ProcedureCodeGross chargeCash priceMedicareMarkup
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITHOUT MCC247$116,146$58,0739.3x
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC287$67,898$33,9499.3x
KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NON-NEOPLASM WITHOUT CC/MCC661$56,675$28,3379x
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC322$114,998$57,4998.8x
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC069$41,593$20,7968.2x
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS065$50,141$25,0718.1x
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC281$47,196$23,5988.1x
GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC390$27,206$13,6038x
DYSEQUILIBRIUM149$38,817$19,4087.9x
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC310$25,935$12,9677.9x
LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITHOUT C.D.E. WITH CC418$80,790$40,3957.6x
PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANT WITH CC243$117,870$58,9357.2x
GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC389$36,693$18,3477.1x
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC854$90,743$45,3717x
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISORDERS WITH CC300$48,932$24,4667x
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC309$33,141$16,5706.9x
PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANT WITH MCC242$157,330$78,6656.8x
DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITH CC445$49,615$24,8076.7x
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH CC191$38,229$19,1156.7x
CHEST PAIN313$29,099$14,5506.6x
DIABETES WITH MCC637$69,772$34,8866.5x
HYPERTENSION WITHOUT MCC305$30,366$15,1836.3x
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC392$31,585$15,7926.3x
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITHOUT CC/MCC482$65,974$32,9876.2x
SEIZURES WITHOUT MCC101$35,627$17,8146.2x
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC286$91,350$45,6756.2x
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC641$29,944$14,9726x
OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH CC092$39,712$19,8566x
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC330$97,606$48,8036x
OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH MCC091$57,602$28,8015.9x
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC194$30,357$15,1795.9x
KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NON-NEOPLASM WITH CC660$58,205$29,1035.9x
OTHER VASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH CC253$112,967$56,4835.9x
NONSPECIFIC CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS WITH CC071$39,921$19,9615.9x
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES O246$129,247$64,6235.9x
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH CC292$32,817$16,4085.9x
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC522$86,225$43,1135.9x
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC274$139,329$69,6655.9x
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC064$66,739$33,3695.8x
DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITH MCC444$69,352$34,6765.8x
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE189$47,074$23,5375.8x
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC690$28,529$14,2645.8x
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC470$71,143$35,5715.7x
GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH MCC388$56,309$28,1545.7x
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC481$74,551$37,2765.6x
PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MALIGNANCY WITH CC543$35,251$17,6265.6x
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC378$37,774$18,8875.6x
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC190$40,951$20,4755.5x
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC267$202,811$101,4065.5x
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC193$47,331$23,6655.3x

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Pricing data from federal hospital transparency files and physician fee schedules. Last updated: . All data is publicly available under federal law.

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FAQ — nonprofit-religious hospital billing

How do nonprofit religious hospital charges compare to Medicare rates?
Data shows that 203 nonprofit religious hospitals have an average markup of 5.4 times Medicare rates for similar services. These hospitals operate under religious organizational structures while maintaining nonprofit tax status, which provides context for their billing practices and pricing structures.
What does a 5.4x Medicare markup mean for my medical bills?
A 5.4x markup means these hospitals typically charge 5.4 times what Medicare would pay for the same service. For example, if Medicare pays $1,000 for a procedure, the hospital's standard charge would average $5,400, though your actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance coverage and negotiated rates.
Are nonprofit religious hospitals required to offer financial assistance?
Yes, nonprofit hospitals including religious institutions must provide charity care and financial assistance programs as a condition of their tax-exempt status. These hospitals are required to have written financial assistance policies and must make them publicly available, though the specific terms and eligibility requirements vary by institution.
How can I find out the actual charges at a specific nonprofit religious hospital?
Nonprofit hospitals are required to publish their standard charges online, typically called a 'chargemaster' or price transparency list. You can also request a good faith estimate before receiving services, which may show potential differences between standard charges and what you might actually pay based on your insurance coverage.

Related pricing data

Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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