US Health Care Costs

Carolina East Medical Center

2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 · (252) 633-8640

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$24what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$31.9Mnet income, all sources
−3.5%margin on patient care alone
$19.5Mcost of charity care (5.1% of costs)
$8.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
300beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871329$43,328$16,834
Heart failure, with major complications 291217$28,175$10,945
Lung infection, with major complications 177152$39,402$14,164
Respiratory failure 189117$27,436$10,521
Pneumonia, with major complications 193116$28,650$11,164
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274107$142,693$27,109
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30995$17,670$6,413
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81181$30,090$11,789
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68970$27,814$9,887
Irregular heartbeat 31065$16,039$4,686
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48163$50,187$17,511
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60360$19,259$7,660
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85355$92,418$43,196
Kidney failure, with major complications 68249$33,463$12,810
Psychoses 88549$19,072$11,488
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30848$29,116$10,194
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69848$37,011$13,959
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26747$223,409$42,207
Stroke, with major complications 06446$41,094$16,863
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06544$32,954$8,632
Kidney failure, with complications 68344$24,150$7,695
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23442$147,966$43,928
Heart stent 32242$71,255$17,526
Urinary tract infection 69039$23,492$7,229
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64037$28,401$11,153
COPD, with major complications 19036$25,540$9,303
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37836$27,316$8,300
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32135$92,818$25,272
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03933$22,638$9,623
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23632$95,011$34,372
Stomach and digestive disorders 39232$24,384$6,632
Sepsis 87231$29,185$8,726
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95130$14,285$4,935
Heart catheterization 28729$43,281$10,247
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37729$36,022$15,144
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69929$27,207$8,596
Pneumonia, with complications 19428$21,810$7,105
Heart attack, with major complications 28028$41,424$13,365
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28628$49,087$18,192
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24326$84,390$19,774
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32925$95,382$38,476
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$53,489$17,735
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$29,115$11,871
Heart attack, with complications 28123$34,513$7,731
Bowel surgery, with complications 33023$75,973$21,803
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$73,330$22,595
Fainting 31222$24,486$7,306
Diabetes, with complications 63822$20,560$7,624
Cellulitis with Mcc 60221$33,772$12,477
Anemia and blood disorders 81221$22,290$7,651
Lung infection, with complications 17820$27,798$8,324
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64120$18,699$6,582
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98120$121,741$43,315
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20819$52,863$22,696
Diabetes, with major complications 63719$30,382$12,231
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07118$32,241$8,910
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38918$22,986$6,744
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54318$25,581$9,127
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06917$33,131$6,772
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 24017$60,270$24,906
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25417$54,365$14,589
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31417$58,053$17,909
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47217$40,323$24,790
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48016$56,774$24,872
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26915$140,572$34,945
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39115$35,588$10,746
Hip or knee replacement 47015$55,326$17,001
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80915$24,397$10,224
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09214$22,943$9,489
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29914$30,204$13,262
Other digestive problems, with complications 39414$25,368$7,916
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41814$53,078$13,857
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44114$25,881$15,475
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24413$59,198$16,220
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27313$123,885$32,974
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37113$38,060$14,605
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44213$22,797$8,072
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$55,927$16,619
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09112$36,668$15,002
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23312$188,735$65,599
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32412$124,787$25,710
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37212$24,446$8,777
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66012$36,272$11,950
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98212$105,130$25,965
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06611$26,662$6,249
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16411$72,940$21,445
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16611$61,801$33,509
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22011$133,620$44,210
Cardiac Pacemaker Revision Except Device Replacement with Cc 26111$33,591$15,804
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$119,731$30,247
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$29,803$7,277
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38811$38,922$12,260
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54211$38,886$15,390

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