US Health Care Costs

Trident Medical Center

9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406 · (843) 847-4100

General hospitalProprietaryEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$6what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$263.6Mnet income, all sources
28.5%margin on patient care alone
$49.0Mcost of charity care (9.2% of costs)
$48.5Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
395beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending March 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 871468$145,719$14,972
Heart failure, with major complications 291188$99,070$10,230
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274186$322,759$24,100
Heart attack, with major complications 280184$126,733$12,279
Kidney failure, with major complications 682112$93,578$11,134
Stroke, with major complications 064108$192,931$15,272
Lung infection, with major complications 17795$143,751$12,530
Pneumonia, with major complications 19387$103,569$9,872
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48181$211,308$15,762
Kidney failure, with complications 68380$69,530$7,490
Sepsis 87276$85,170$9,155
Irregular heartbeat 31074$34,969$5,047
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85373$406,554$34,484
Respiratory failure 18968$96,002$10,263
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06567$95,529$8,607
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64064$99,217$9,825
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69859$113,279$12,064
Heart stent 32256$302,571$14,509
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37756$148,378$13,661
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81150$116,290$12,685
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30948$46,527$6,394
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32146$397,733$27,492
Stomach and digestive disorders 39246$72,782$6,428
Heart attack, with complications 28145$100,059$8,879
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38941$69,837$7,537
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20840$253,409$21,112
Back problems (no surgery) 55237$94,099$8,106
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64137$58,827$6,628
Seizures with Mcc 10036$155,737$14,939
Anemia and blood disorders 81236$100,513$7,799
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45535$350,112$36,571
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68935$91,793$9,354
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06933$78,347$7,028
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48032$297,574$22,809
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52232$209,336$15,805
Diabetes, with major complications 63732$157,559$12,694
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32931$383,529$32,129
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37831$84,047$8,394
Other digestive problems, with complications 39431$76,483$7,590
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28629$227,592$18,067
Fainting 31229$70,516$7,398
Urinary tract infection 69029$81,747$6,707
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26627$488,074$46,918
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87026$491,537$44,265
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07024$113,386$13,363
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27024$519,974$35,908
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$77,730$9,471
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24323$344,226$19,807
Heart catheterization 28723$132,836$8,739
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39322$134,273$12,796
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43222$172,301$15,516
High blood pressure 30521$57,771$6,398
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39121$92,934$9,679
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49321$257,932$21,560
Diabetes, with complications 63821$67,081$7,835
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14120$321,165$19,113
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27320$401,419$28,257
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30820$109,284$9,555
Bowel surgery, with complications 33020$257,379$25,063
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33120$227,149$14,840
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69920$79,460$8,356
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09119$139,859$13,926
Hip or knee replacement 47019$200,140$14,198
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55119$145,905$20,698
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$194,597$17,446
Dysequilibrium 14918$74,660$6,896
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and Mcc 27518$726,132$55,836
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48218$168,452$13,562
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60318$68,746$7,771
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07117$95,149$8,504
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08617$120,889$10,219
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85417$190,374$18,442
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Mcc 04016$243,804$26,430
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08216$193,415$16,816
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08516$147,814$15,388
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17516$104,734$11,822
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23316$807,261$53,088
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23516$587,223$40,914
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24216$391,373$23,526
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53616$84,686$6,779
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91716$125,140$15,028
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18015$101,625$13,410
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20715$427,608$44,249
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$90,019$8,502
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56315$64,598$7,056
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$81,261$12,764
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95615$354,697$26,173
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$140,219$13,997
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09214$55,924$7,991
Pneumonia, with complications 19414$70,630$6,950
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64314$128,412$14,597
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00313$1,170,967$126,191
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26913$348,076$45,721
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29913$120,437$11,033
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46813$223,063$19,618
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$118,561$15,336
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64413$79,399$8,567
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$369,232$28,609
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00412$826,173$86,907
Seizures 10112$90,473$8,335
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25212$394,614$23,128
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27112$339,974$33,293
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31412$110,609$13,602
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45412$451,750$43,308
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52112$237,630$21,842
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$271,154$27,266
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$124,567$13,577
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 01111$615,079$63,865
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01211$640,653$30,625
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03811$172,940$12,311
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$145,605$10,763
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08711$141,057$7,400
Lung infection, with complications 17811$73,228$7,942
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22811$568,524$38,006
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25311$224,504$19,794
Chest pain 31311$48,512$6,126
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31511$59,312$7,208
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$177,109$17,457
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39011$64,097$5,089
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$271,614$21,564
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49211$314,241$25,480
Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc 57711$288,971$19,709
Major Male Pelvic Procedures with Cc/Mcc 70711$244,914$14,729
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$119,131$26,590

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