Heart Attack (severe) cost in Durham, NC
MS-DRG 280 · 2 hospitals in Durham
Charges here run from $36,554 to $56,660 — a difference of $20,106 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical North Carolina hospital charges $46,926.
Hospitals in Durham, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC |
$36,554 22% below the state average | $12,828 | 27 |
|
C
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC |
$56,660 21% above the state average | $20,928 | 37 |
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.