Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 · (704) 355-2000

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

The money

$20what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$240.3Mnet income, all sources

2.3%margin on patient care alone

$57.4Mcost of charity care (1.9% of costs)

$180.7Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

1,243beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024.

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	260	$94,586	$24,644
Heart failure, with major complications 291	155	$49,953	$15,709
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	138	$196,776	$40,376
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	106	$57,839	$17,765
Stroke, with major complications 064	105	$99,498	$25,066
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	99	$37,077	$11,532
Lung infection, with major complications 177	93	$86,654	$23,508
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	90	$162,088	$41,732
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	89	$272,176	$57,121
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	87	$138,689	$28,757
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	84	$63,201	$16,652
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	80	$136,913	$23,563
Psychoses 885	80	$44,769	$19,557
Urinary tract infection 690	78	$37,089	$12,608
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	76	$213,570	$42,301
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	75	$46,959	$14,296
Fainting 312	71	$48,294	$12,684
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	67	$211,439	$54,158
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	66	$186,350	$34,596
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	66	$77,250	$20,667
Pneumonia, with complications 194	65	$43,645	$12,976
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	64	$231,886	$54,730
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	62	$115,434	$25,610
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	61	$59,494	$17,518
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	57	$54,023	$13,256
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	57	$139,547	$28,715
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	56	$129,455	$24,708
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	56	$37,251	$11,185
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	55	$38,517	$13,177
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	54	$47,402	$15,626
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	53	$317,084	$73,556
Kidney failure, with complications 683	50	$37,166	$12,667
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	49	$124,152	$27,759
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	49	$66,853	$18,401
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	47	$184,780	$32,819
Back problems (no surgery) 552	47	$44,554	$13,723
Respiratory failure 189	45	$52,021	$16,359
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	44	$47,426	$13,724
Hip or knee replacement 470	44	$115,832	$21,264
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	43	$340,427	$72,543
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	42	$114,943	$31,861
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	42	$65,885	$20,437
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	42	$247,219	$54,076
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	41	$834,180	$189,440
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	40	$232,924	$40,402
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	40	$53,500	$12,897
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	39	$213,832	$37,192
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	39	$184,059	$46,121
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	39	$56,279	$17,002
Anemia and blood disorders 812	39	$42,460	$13,588
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	38	$129,195	$23,630
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	38	$58,272	$20,838
Heart stent 322	38	$132,671	$18,458
Kidney Transplant 652	38	$286,403	$64,149
Diabetes, with major complications 637	36	$57,432	$17,733
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	36	$21,947	$12,010
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	35	$180,419	$37,495
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	35	$62,082	$20,893
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	35	$143,469	$23,741
Seizures with Mcc 100	34	$103,460	$24,439
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	34	$349,171	$59,876
Heart catheterization 287	34	$67,603	$13,197
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 457	34	$282,142	$53,494
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	34	$120,271	$21,260
Sepsis 872	34	$45,588	$13,556
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	33	$179,535	$35,376
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	33	$176,951	$30,760
Seizures 101	32	$50,451	$11,541
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	31	$142,900	$27,199
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 427	30	$305,212	$69,465
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	30	$135,572	$25,027
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	30	$46,442	$15,771
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	29	$111,140	$26,051
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	29	$46,209	$16,990
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	29	$84,373	$15,086
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	28	$37,253	$11,297
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 448	28	$223,028	$42,398
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 018	27	$2,663,431	$594,756
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	27	$42,773	$13,131
Lung infection, with complications 178	27	$55,361	$14,552
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	27	$43,797	$12,457
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	27	$166,385	$28,199
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	26	$81,130	$25,165
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	26	$59,050	$17,668
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	26	$68,058	$21,294
Diabetes, with complications 638	26	$34,584	$11,725
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	25	$97,124	$28,600
Heart attack, with major complications 280	25	$69,904	$17,335
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	24	$150,009	$26,998
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 402	24	$162,854	$34,609
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	24	$51,203	$13,666
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	24	$110,138	$16,543
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	24	$60,610	$18,812
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	24	$43,519	$12,068
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	23	$149,885	$26,125
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	23	$195,310	$44,482
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	23	$58,267	$17,610
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	23	$187,355	$34,585
High blood pressure 305	23	$36,205	$10,944
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	23	$118,303	$22,435
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	23	$38,879	$14,735
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	23	$204,265	$31,532
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	23	$127,373	$26,702
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	22	$217,997	$51,198
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	22	$66,196	$16,459
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	22	$102,900	$25,046
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	22	$42,496	$12,800
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	22	$162,633	$39,755
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	22	$71,917	$14,643
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 016	21	$115,798	$59,744
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	21	$294,175	$58,300
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	21	$39,412	$13,358
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	21	$218,393	$49,391
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	21	$48,129	$20,218
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	20	$156,753	$34,895
COPD, with major complications 190	20	$39,717	$13,870
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 355	20	$81,188	$17,611
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 656	20	$147,660	$34,976
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	19	$65,125	$20,225
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	19	$82,328	$20,435
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	19	$144,748	$29,808
Hypertension with Mcc 304	19	$65,935	$16,296
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	19	$118,954	$20,256
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	19	$103,542	$17,559
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	19	$121,199	$21,828
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	19	$204,543	$69,165
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	19	$297,233	$69,716
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	18	$1,320,342	$366,952
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	18	$226,145	$42,594
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	18	$62,610	$15,160
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	18	$34,252	$11,028
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 202	18	$29,481	$11,947
Irregular heartbeat 310	18	$30,565	$8,784
Chest pain 313	18	$35,602	$9,968
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	18	$183,432	$53,118
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	18	$40,045	$13,879
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	18	$117,592	$24,941
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	18	$77,519	$18,596
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	18	$172,387	$50,108
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	18	$96,789	$23,271
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	17	$63,355	$15,378
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	17	$121,943	$19,476
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	17	$62,718	$19,775
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	17	$102,334	$34,132
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	17	$44,472	$16,152
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	17	$229,242	$49,091
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	17	$119,740	$27,305
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	16	$41,864	$18,157
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	16	$144,517	$29,132
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Cc/ 428	16	$235,186	$58,837
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	16	$67,162	$19,020
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	16	$140,600	$26,677
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	16	$80,123	$18,232
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	16	$235,266	$42,813
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	15	$546,993	$164,099
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 033	15	$78,742	$16,520
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	15	$253,043	$75,513
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	15	$75,282	$19,900
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	15	$172,470	$38,755
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	15	$71,918	$32,740
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	15	$40,143	$13,321
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	15	$121,648	$41,391
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	15	$439,591	$98,808
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	14	$506,124	$103,005
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	14	$92,238	$22,180
Heart attack, with complications 281	14	$51,732	$13,752
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 328	14	$134,331	$20,106
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	14	$44,577	$14,480
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	14	$21,654	$8,370
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	14	$83,204	$21,214
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	14	$84,360	$22,548
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	14	$245,317	$46,880
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	13	$91,270	$16,890
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	13	$104,051	$16,788
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	13	$75,477	$13,951
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	13	$44,272	$10,886
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	13	$57,059	$14,477
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 268	13	$417,349	$90,305
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	13	$97,182	$18,594
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	13	$44,249	$14,500
Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with Mcc 562	13	$72,663	$21,264
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	13	$108,483	$23,337
Coagulation Disorders 813	13	$72,337	$18,461
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	13	$53,358	$14,731
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	13	$139,281	$40,088
Dysequilibrium 149	12	$38,103	$9,647
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	12	$43,153	$13,512
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	12	$393,312	$98,652
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	12	$277,236	$53,362
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	12	$115,823	$35,804
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 323	12	$218,114	$38,925
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	12	$123,998	$39,314
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 494	12	$116,404	$20,645
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	12	$105,850	$27,651
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with Cc 824	12	$102,213	$26,057
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 020	11	$327,974	$66,622
Spinal Procedures with Mcc 028	11	$276,932	$60,483
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	11	$38,948	$10,652
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 181	11	$64,005	$14,876
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	11	$207,576	$35,330
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	11	$50,025	$17,410
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis Without Cc/Mcc 337	11	$89,299	$17,939
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	11	$56,110	$13,680
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 556	11	$32,090	$11,622
Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 560	11	$40,157	$12,641
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 951	11	$21,700	$8,681

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