US Health Care Costs

Musc Medical Center

169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 · (843) 792-2300

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

The money

$25what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$210.0Mnet income, all sources
−40.5%margin on patient care alone
$77.5Mcost of charity care (3.0% of costs)
$94.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
949beds

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 871497$70,072$24,550
Heart failure, with major complications 291219$37,313$16,718
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274135$112,214$30,178
Respiratory failure 189132$59,995$18,725
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267124$188,289$46,574
Anemia and blood disorders 812118$30,905$14,163
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699117$33,569$13,194
Stroke, with major complications 064113$74,895$26,175
Kidney failure, with complications 683108$27,366$12,122
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065106$40,022$13,336
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640104$44,679$17,399
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847101$46,406$17,123
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69898$53,762$20,992
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02594$176,221$48,776
Bowel surgery, with complications 33094$121,976$29,996
Lung infection, with major complications 17792$49,345$20,210
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85392$226,382$68,299
Kidney failure, with major complications 68289$51,074$20,127
Sepsis 87288$39,001$15,071
Urinary tract infection 69086$27,312$11,979
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02785$118,725$24,629
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30985$22,201$10,163
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64185$25,444$11,050
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68983$34,799$15,752
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37880$33,691$12,805
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28679$97,904$30,026
Pneumonia, with major complications 19375$38,876$17,277
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48172$102,390$23,985
Heart stent 32269$87,281$21,347
Stomach and digestive disorders 39262$27,538$11,206
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32960$218,130$57,086
Seizures 10156$38,835$13,085
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37755$57,462$21,405
Kidney Transplant 65254$251,786$43,036
Heart attack, with major complications 28053$51,853$18,335
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23552$287,114$68,738
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31452$82,580$28,752
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02351$175,354$64,443
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21951$362,783$87,744
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33150$92,245$18,825
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47249$155,174$30,553
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81149$69,425$23,612
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16448$114,076$27,141
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38948$24,114$11,617
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46748$143,099$34,280
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05747$52,265$18,518
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26647$259,100$64,525
Fainting 31247$27,896$11,887
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39346$81,089$27,421
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44546$49,295$14,203
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30844$36,461$15,316
Lung infection, with complications 17842$35,237$13,860
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39142$45,384$18,009
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26941$248,756$45,070
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32141$115,571$31,195
Other digestive problems, with complications 39441$38,357$13,777
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00340$768,547$219,860
Pneumonia, with complications 19440$28,793$11,400
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27039$247,445$66,378
Heart catheterization 28739$49,906$14,537
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25238$121,335$34,081
Diabetes, with major complications 63738$52,031$18,177
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66038$80,284$18,038
Seizures with Mcc 10037$96,501$31,377
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52237$91,548$23,554
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20836$106,974$33,855
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32736$142,574$31,242
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65036$288,630$55,097
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07135$43,581$14,428
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06634$26,020$9,113
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32834$84,594$17,170
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46034$180,731$39,756
Diabetes, with complications 63834$26,248$12,170
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86234$63,516$27,081
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02633$105,635$29,210
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40632$131,882$32,145
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51932$116,507$22,462
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87032$250,502$77,002
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22031$269,137$52,706
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31531$39,572$13,602
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45431$281,756$65,611
COPD, with major complications 19030$34,254$13,797
Heart attack, with complications 28130$29,475$11,749
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32630$231,849$67,463
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16529$101,046$21,747
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27129$134,760$34,851
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44229$31,219$12,794
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48329$152,417$27,604
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94829$31,765$12,156
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00128$1,158,127$311,036
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46428$121,780$29,875
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80928$55,257$17,952
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84628$94,552$35,516
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91928$64,241$24,024
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09127$94,450$27,831
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09227$47,362$15,311
Hypertension with Mcc 30427$30,408$13,223
Irregular heartbeat 31027$16,600$7,948
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 40527$235,608$64,777
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49327$117,430$27,445
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60327$33,623$12,618
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07026$133,307$35,319
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48026$141,359$34,614
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92026$35,621$13,637
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08325$41,375$16,860
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 14525$62,457$13,046
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85625$229,333$68,653
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85725$94,185$26,075
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$46,568$18,766
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43224$82,477$29,105
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43824$75,099$23,064
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44124$50,108$22,287
Hip or knee replacement 47024$112,343$19,935
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61724$67,818$23,956
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66124$75,377$12,700
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23623$231,215$44,025
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37223$31,117$13,617
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67323$141,439$53,061
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90723$164,965$51,896
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00422$551,568$177,655
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05422$71,919$23,624
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24322$83,589$22,305
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$129,775$32,002
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43922$40,557$13,668
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44422$62,749$19,893
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90822$87,771$21,662
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22821$308,279$73,794
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43521$80,589$22,993
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53621$23,967$11,213
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65421$177,788$36,437
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67421$71,098$28,316
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 02920$119,994$38,108
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65720$131,082$19,471
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84020$158,608$44,758
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84120$66,837$21,013
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86320$38,272$14,238
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02019$208,983$85,479
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20719$264,615$70,671
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 26819$364,037$84,312
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83419$268,937$81,041
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03618$70,405$17,813
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$112,774$34,445
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08218$77,005$28,094
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20618$35,554$12,292
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$15,705$8,214
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65818$100,926$19,428
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 82918$133,903$44,885
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91718$49,815$16,918
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02417$108,782$38,049
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$151,661$47,557
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17617$26,683$10,596
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20517$65,363$23,224
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27317$186,203$39,382
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35517$124,358$16,597
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37117$35,599$19,937
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 47817$88,125$26,395
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48217$83,292$16,767
Back problems (no surgery) 55217$32,426$13,153
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$234,061$67,138
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 12516$27,822$10,589
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 35416$172,441$26,623
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18015$73,914$24,140
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23915$113,934$45,360
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35615$214,837$59,928
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38815$39,744$16,163
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46315$191,180$63,674
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51715$87,117$18,154
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 61515$82,383$15,981
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64415$52,072$17,529
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65915$140,085$36,146
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 83815$49,589$23,221
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$54,247$26,614
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc 91815$35,825$12,009
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$47,643$19,851
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18414$32,528$13,782
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19114$27,583$9,981
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22914$219,684$43,366
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26414$102,810$35,446
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45514$223,362$45,437
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47314$115,647$25,335
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 52014$83,549$16,537
Coagulation Disorders 81314$173,767$64,206
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 82814$79,381$17,387
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83714$116,572$57,851
Non-Extensive Burns 93514$79,321$22,675
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98214$127,874$30,497
Spinal Procedures with Mcc 02813$276,791$81,130
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16613$116,396$35,806
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29213$28,830$11,993
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30013$45,600$14,142
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33613$175,567$37,198
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$101,710$19,253
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62113$85,026$15,280
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85413$105,576$27,975
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 92813$244,527$77,732
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 94713$48,663$16,985
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95113$13,893$7,180
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 00512$598,641$148,736
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01112$288,755$70,659
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 16712$75,833$21,311
Pneumothorax with Cc 20012$30,474$13,865
Other Heart Assist System Implant 21512$308,077$103,487
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24412$58,093$19,254
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 35712$89,890$26,680
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37512$29,062$15,288
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43312$34,160$12,863
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44812$238,133$42,628
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45712$259,438$70,432
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46812$122,647$25,595
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58012$96,012$24,663
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 73712$117,803$21,845
Malignancy, Female Reproductive System with Cc 75512$54,808$14,053
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80812$81,679$26,712
Fever and Inflammatory Conditions 86412$34,232$12,198
Psychoses 88512$61,643$26,263
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14111$135,994$26,881
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures with Cc 14411$96,808$20,990
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28311$70,623$28,525
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38611$28,032$13,865
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49411$115,156$20,654
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 54511$84,844$35,807
Cellulitis with Mcc 60211$62,248$20,383
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64311$47,148$20,534

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