ECMO or Tracheostomy with Mechanical Ventilation >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except cost in Charleston, SC
MS-DRG 003 · 2 hospitals in Charleston
Charges here run from $768,547 to $1,170,967 — a difference of $402,420 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical South Carolina hospital charges $742,835.
Hospitals in Charleston, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Musc Medical Center
Charleston, SC |
$768,547 3% above the state average | $219,860 | 40 |
|
F
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC |
$1,170,967 58% above the state average | $126,191 | 13 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.