Ohio / Southwest General Health Center

CMS certification 360155 · Middleburg Heights, OH · 4 entries in CMS's price-transparency list

Southwest General Health Center: charges and Medicare payments

Southwest General Health Center reported 2,637 Medicare inpatient stays across 76 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 3.99 times what it was paid — mid-range in Ohio, number 56 of 104 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 4.01×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 411 stays at an average charge of $46,733, 48% below the national average. It also billed 3,192 outpatient services, charging 6.16 times what Medicare paid.

1Medicare inpatient stays 2,637
2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 3.99×
3Rank in OH (highest ratio = 1) 56 of 104
4CMS price-transparency actions 4

Average charge per stay at Southwest General Health Center, its 10 most frequent DRGs, bars to scale. Source: CMS DY2024.

Inpatient stays

For the 76 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, Southwest General Health Center charged more than the national average in 0 (0%). 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	411	$46,733	-48%	$12,023
291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC	133	$30,639	-46%	$8,491
193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC	104	$33,893	-43%	$8,478
189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure	83	$34,047	-41%	$8,626
177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC	77	$33,649	-52%	$10,294
682 Renal Failure with MCC	72	$31,458	-52%	$9,090
470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of...	67	$49,796	-47%	$11,654
698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC	63	$37,644	-49%	$9,746
392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	59	$24,094	-40%	$5,344
603 Cellulitis without MCC	59	$20,376	-45%	$6,148
689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC	56	$27,153	-47%	$7,174
312 Syncope and Collapse	52	$24,594	-46%	$5,441
378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC	52	$33,102	-32%	$6,183
853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with...	52	$101,572	-56%	$29,658
872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC	50	$28,707	-41%	$6,622
552 Medical Back Problems without MCC	49	$27,594	-44%	$6,223
683 Renal Failure with CC	44	$24,434	-40%	$5,564
190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC	43	$25,923	-49%	$7,165
377 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with MCC	43	$54,717	-36%	$10,973
064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC	40	$38,135	-62%	$12,447
885 Psychoses	35	$22,172	-50%	$8,470
280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC	34	$36,324	-52%	$10,025
690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC	33	$22,841	-40%	$5,226
481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC	30	$54,585	-46%	$13,702
065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or...	28	$26,343	-53%	$6,360
322 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal...	28	$79,666	-30%	$11,802
522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture...	27	$59,978	-41%	$12,984
389 Gastrointestinal Obstruction with CC	26	$25,669	-34%	$5,365
602 Cellulitis with MCC	26	$29,330	-51%	$8,770
640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	26	$26,530	-56%	$8,050
069 Transient Ischemia without Thrombolytic	24	$25,338	-50%	$5,037
267 Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement...	24	$159,255	-28%	$32,043
563 Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation except Femur, Hip,...	24	$21,553	-49%	$5,514
308 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC	23	$36,647	-35%	$7,555
394 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC	23	$27,404	-42%	$6,564
309 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with CC	22	$19,882	-45%	$4,611
391 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	22	$33,110	-46%	$8,373
536 Fractures of Hip and Pelvis without MCC	22	$20,782	-45%	$4,869
641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	21	$18,939	-49%	$5,751
460 Spinal Fusion except Cervical without MCC	20	$100,854	-41%	$22,854
660 Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with CC	20	$39,030	-42%	$8,303
699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC	20	$21,495	-55%	$6,211
314 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC	19	$39,673	-58%	$12,549
175 Pulmonary Embolism with MCC or Acute Cor Pulmonale	18	$34,017	-48%	$10,079
194 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC	18	$22,024	-43%	$5,089
372 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections...	18	$24,383	-49%	$7,375
178 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC	17	$26,591	-41%	$5,498
418 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with CC	17	$59,309	-36%	$12,464
393 Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC	16	$42,565	-45%	$10,211
439 Disorders of Pancreas except Malignancy with CC	16	$22,488	-48%	$6,926
281 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with CC	15	$30,129	-40%	$6,203
551 Medical Back Problems with MCC	15	$49,252	-37%	$10,058
638 Diabetes with CC	15	$19,106	-54%	$5,681
812 Red Blood Cell Disorders without MCC	15	$24,624	-45%	$5,710
299 Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCC	14	$48,168	-36%	$10,263
321 Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Intraluminal...	14	$86,105	-47%	$20,693
897 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation...	14	$18,562	-50%	$5,447
208 Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96...	13	$53,121	-61%	$18,135
305 Hypertension without MCC	13	$20,978	-48%	$4,735
371 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections...	13	$45,699	-42%	$10,729

Showing the 60 most frequent of 76 DRGs.

Outpatient services

Service (APC)	Services	Avg charge	Medicare allowed
Comprehensive Observation Services	638	$15,613	$2,287
Level 1 Intraocular Procedures	355	$11,991	$1,963
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures	278	$43,929	$11,032
Level 2 Upper GI Procedures	275	$7,869	$1,615
Level 3 Urology and Related Services	184	$11,045	$1,711
Level 5 Urology and Related Services	152	$6,250	$1,540
Level 1 Nerve Procedures	139	$8,375	$1,278
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	138	$8,243	$1,320
Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures	102	$13,553	$1,419
Level 1 Endovascular Procedures	91	$19,860	$2,742
Level 4 Urology and Related Services	82	$13,454	$2,976
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures	80	$22,469	$4,236
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services	76	$29,777	$4,822
Level 6 Musculoskeletal Procedures	70	$54,849	$15,877
Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	61	$14,969	$2,246
Level 3 Vascular Procedures	60	$12,671	$2,661
Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures	54	$8,012	$945
Level 3 Endovascular Procedures	34	$51,749	$9,158
Level 4 Endovascular Procedures	33	$80,982	$14,941
Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures	29	$23,484	$2,892
Level 2 Vascular Procedures	27	$9,272	$1,327
Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures	27	$29,257	$9,112
Level 4 Airway Endoscopy	17	$17,838	$3,084
Level 5 Airway Endoscopy	17	$25,495	$4,400
Level 5 ENT Procedures	17	$34,161	$4,059

Against the Ohio average

For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), Southwest General Health Center charged $46,733 on average, 27% less than the Ohio average of $64,290, and was paid $12,023 against a state average of $15,664. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), Southwest General Health Center charged $30,639 on average, 29% less than the Ohio average of $42,986, and was paid $8,491 against a state average of $10,652. For Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC (DRG 193), Southwest General Health Center charged $33,893 on average, 19% less than the Ohio average of $41,598, and was paid $8,478 against a state average of $10,716. For Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure (DRG 189), Southwest General Health Center charged $34,047 on average, 23% less than the Ohio average of $44,002, and was paid $8,626 against a state average of $10,477. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $15,613 was 8% below the state average of $17,044. For Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (outpatient APC 5491), its average charge of $11,991 was 13% above the state average of $10,597. For Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures (outpatient APC 5115), its average charge of $43,929 was 25% below the state average of $58,420. For Level 2 Upper GI Procedures (outpatient APC 5302), its average charge of $7,869 was 24% below the state average of $10,363.

Price-transparency record

CMS's enforcement list records these actions for a hospital named Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, OH, under the federal hospital price-transparency rule (45 CFR part 180), which requires hospitals to post their standard charges online:

Warning Notice — 2023-06-08 (CMS case 1410)
Closure Notice — 2023-09-21 (CMS case 1410)
Warning Notice — 2025-04-09 (CMS case 3659)
Closure Notice — 2025-04-16 (CMS case 3659)

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.