Florida / HCA Florida Westside Hospital
CMS certification 100228 · Plantation, FL · 3 entries in CMS's price-transparency list
HCA Florida Westside Hospital: charges and Medicare payments
HCA Florida Westside Hospital reported 1,819 Medicare inpatient stays across 60 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 11.06 times what it was paid — among the higher ratios in Florida, number 28 of 159 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 7.04×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 342 stays at an average charge of $187,718, 108% above the national average. It also billed 603 outpatient services, charging 17.69 times what Medicare paid.
- 1Medicare inpatient stays 1,819
- 2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 11.06×
- 3Rank in FL (highest ratio = 1) 28 of 159
- 4CMS price-transparency actions 3
Inpatient stays
For the 60 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, HCA Florida Westside Hospital charged more than the national average in 59 (98%). Payments follow Medicare's rates, so they usually vary far less than charges.
| DRG | Stays | Avg charge | vs US | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC | 342 | $187,718 | +108% | $16,720 |
| 291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC | 86 | $110,308 | +96% | $11,116 |
| 280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC | 66 | $158,409 | +109% | $13,638 |
| 193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC | 57 | $127,658 | +114% | $11,692 |
| 698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC | 57 | $171,008 | +133% | $14,498 |
| 853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with... | 54 | $499,552 | +118% | $42,171 |
| 872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC | 53 | $97,675 | +99% | $9,665 |
| 274 Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures without MCC | 50 | $275,144 | +76% | $26,478 |
| 177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC | 44 | $143,675 | +104% | $14,090 |
| 064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC | 41 | $198,841 | +99% | $15,926 |
| 689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC | 41 | $109,496 | +113% | $10,345 |
| 690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC | 41 | $73,920 | +95% | $7,674 |
| 392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive... | 38 | $81,991 | +104% | $7,313 |
| 682 Renal Failure with MCC | 38 | $124,717 | +89% | $11,750 |
| 312 Syncope and Collapse | 36 | $82,766 | +82% | $7,950 |
| 640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and... | 31 | $136,838 | +127% | $12,485 |
| 552 Medical Back Problems without MCC | 29 | $75,232 | +54% | $8,363 |
| 394 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC | 28 | $72,113 | +53% | $8,615 |
| 870 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with MV >96 Hours | 27 | $554,692 | +72% | $48,043 |
| 286 Circulatory Disorders except AMI, with Cardiac... | 23 | $233,388 | +108% | $18,699 |
| 377 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with MCC | 23 | $137,311 | +61% | $15,007 |
| 100 Seizures with MCC | 22 | $155,028 | +64% | $16,078 |
| 252 Other Vascular Procedures with MCC | 22 | $304,291 | +78% | $26,778 |
| 305 Hypertension without MCC | 22 | $72,599 | +81% | $7,110 |
| 641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and... | 22 | $87,919 | +137% | $7,230 |
| 683 Renal Failure with CC | 22 | $103,860 | +155% | $8,233 |
| 189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure | 21 | $116,485 | +102% | $10,122 |
| 322 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal... | 20 | $210,794 | +84% | $16,273 |
| 393 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC | 19 | $134,915 | +76% | $14,570 |
| 481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC | 19 | $199,821 | +98% | $18,622 |
| 208 Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96... | 18 | $282,518 | +108% | $22,686 |
| 266 Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement... | 18 | $486,247 | +71% | $48,604 |
| 389 Gastrointestinal Obstruction with CC | 18 | $85,125 | +119% | $8,038 |
| 281 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with CC | 17 | $110,043 | +118% | $9,385 |
| 287 Circulatory Disorders except AMI, with Cardiac... | 17 | $140,048 | +119% | $9,748 |
| 884 Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability | 17 | $109,710 | +76% | $11,443 |
| 313 Chest Pain | 16 | $106,410 | +166% | $6,980 |
| 330 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC | 16 | $319,408 | +168% | $20,002 |
| 065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or... | 15 | $144,752 | +160% | $9,330 |
| 194 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC | 15 | $73,626 | +92% | $7,036 |
| 811 Red Blood Cell Disorders with MCC | 15 | $139,379 | +104% | $12,312 |
| 069 Transient Ischemia without Thrombolytic | 14 | $89,386 | +77% | $7,340 |
| 190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC | 14 | $90,179 | +78% | $10,267 |
| 270 Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with MCC | 14 | $425,163 | +64% | $40,701 |
| 308 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC | 14 | $130,849 | +131% | $10,608 |
| 321 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal... | 14 | $308,717 | +89% | $23,686 |
| 378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC | 14 | $99,667 | +105% | $9,015 |
| 637 Diabetes with MCC | 14 | $126,270 | +90% | $11,405 |
| 699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC | 14 | $76,855 | +62% | $8,869 |
| 191 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with CC | 13 | $81,802 | +106% | $10,047 |
| 603 Cellulitis without MCC | 13 | $73,834 | +98% | $7,106 |
| 101 Seizures without MCC | 12 | $85,110 | +75% | $8,270 |
| 522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture... | 12 | $210,306 | +106% | $17,461 |
| 638 Diabetes with CC | 12 | $75,614 | +81% | $8,558 |
| 673 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with MCC | 12 | $262,674 | +52% | $31,452 |
| 812 Red Blood Cell Disorders without MCC | 12 | $107,024 | +141% | $9,085 |
| 813 Coagulation Disorders | 12 | $69,091 | -14% | $13,733 |
| 004 Tracheostomy with MV >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis except... | 11 | $641,723 | +5% | $63,667 |
| 025 Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC | 11 | $464,337 | +101% | $39,955 |
| 149 Dysequilibrium | 11 | $85,382 | +92% | $6,926 |
Outpatient services
| Service (APC) | Services | Avg charge | Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | 262 | $43,729 | $2,435 |
| Level 1 Endovascular Procedures | 80 | $79,221 | $2,903 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures | 55 | $191,076 | $21,459 |
| Level 3 Endovascular Procedures | 43 | $147,128 | $9,764 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | 28 | $44,143 | $2,805 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | 25 | $109,497 | $5,227 |
| Level 2 Endovascular Procedures | 23 | $90,767 | $5,177 |
| Level 2 Upper GI Procedures | 20 | $19,540 | $1,655 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures | 17 | $94,384 | $6,480 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | 15 | $34,812 | $1,469 |
| Level 4 Vascular Procedures | 12 | $126,965 | $4,978 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related Services | 12 | $77,724 | $4,687 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures | 11 | $67,519 | $3,220 |
Against the Florida average
For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), HCA Florida Westside Hospital charged $187,718 on average, 66% more than the Florida average of $112,838, and was paid $16,720 against a state average of $15,663. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), HCA Florida Westside Hospital charged $110,308 on average, 63% more than the Florida average of $67,659, and was paid $11,116 against a state average of $10,715. For Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC (DRG 280), HCA Florida Westside Hospital charged $158,409 on average, 70% more than the Florida average of $93,403, and was paid $13,638 against a state average of $12,779. For Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC (DRG 193), HCA Florida Westside Hospital charged $127,658 on average, 63% more than the Florida average of $78,292, and was paid $11,692 against a state average of $10,939. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $43,729 was 54% above the state average of $28,431. For Level 1 Endovascular Procedures (outpatient APC 5191), its average charge of $79,221 was 89% above the state average of $41,880. For Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures (outpatient APC 5213), its average charge of $191,076 was 2% below the state average of $195,231. For Level 3 Endovascular Procedures (outpatient APC 5193), its average charge of $147,128 was 43% above the state average of $102,708.
Price-transparency record
CMS's enforcement list records these actions for a hospital named HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL, under the federal hospital price-transparency rule (45 CFR part 180), which requires hospitals to post their standard charges online:
- Warning Notice — 2023-06-23 (CMS case 650)
- Closure Notice — 2023-10-02 (CMS case 650)
- Met Requirements — 2025-05-05 (CMS case 4250)
A warning notice or corrective-action request is not a finding of wrongdoing; "Met Requirements" and closure notices record that CMS's review ended. Matched to this hospital by exact name, city and state.
Charges are the hospital's list prices averaged over its 2024 Medicare cases; payments are what those cases actually brought in. Neither is what you will pay. For a planned procedure, ask the hospital for its price estimate or, if you are uninsured or self-paying, a good-faith estimate.
Sources: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, July 2026. Checked 2026-10-24. Methodology.