CostGrade

All published prices at Musc Medical Center

284 procedures, each showing what the hospital billed, what that care was actually paid for, and how the charge compares with the national middle for the same coded work.

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Procedure Patients Charged Actually paid vs national
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Complications

MS-DRG 445 · Inpatient stay

46 $49,295 $14,203 -4%
Irregular Heartbeat (severe)

MS-DRG 308 · Inpatient stay

44 $36,461 $15,316 -23%
Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures

APC 5224 · Hospital outpatient visit

44 $108,510 $16,496 +14%
Respiratory Infection (with complications)

MS-DRG 178 · Inpatient stay

42 $35,237 $13,860 -5%
Digestive Disorder (severe)

MS-DRG 391 · Inpatient stay

42 $45,384 $18,009 -12%
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon without Major Complications

MS-DRG 269 · Inpatient stay

41 $248,756 $45,070 +51%
Heart Catheter Procedure (severe)

MS-DRG 321 · Inpatient stay

41 $115,571 $31,195 -20%
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Complications

MS-DRG 394 · Inpatient stay

41 $38,357 $13,777 about average
ECMO or Tracheostomy with Mechanical Ventilation >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except

MS-DRG 003 · Inpatient stay

40 $768,547 $219,860 -13%
Pneumonia (with complications)

MS-DRG 194 · Inpatient stay

40 $28,793 $11,400 -9%
Circulatory Disorders Except Heart Attack, with Cardiac Catheterization without Major

MS-DRG 287 · Inpatient stay

39 $49,906 $14,537 -8%
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 270 · Inpatient stay

39 $247,445 $66,378 +10%
Other Vascular Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 252 · Inpatient stay

38 $121,335 $34,081 -16%
Diabetes with Major Complications

MS-DRG 637 · Inpatient stay

38 $52,031 $18,177 -8%
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-neoplasm with Complications

MS-DRG 660 · Inpatient stay

38 $80,284 $18,038 +44%
Seizures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 100 · Inpatient stay

37 $96,501 $31,377 +20%
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture without Major Complications

MS-DRG 522 · Inpatient stay

37 $91,548 $23,554 +7%
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96 Hours

MS-DRG 208 · Inpatient stay

36 $106,974 $33,855 -6%
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 327 · Inpatient stay

36 $142,574 $31,242 +24%
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Major Complications

MS-DRG 650 · Inpatient stay

36 $288,630 $55,097 -21%
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Complications

MS-DRG 071 · Inpatient stay

35 $43,581 $14,428 about average
Level 4 Extraocular, Repair, and Plastic Eye Procedures

APC 5504 · Hospital outpatient visit

35 $34,015 $2,364 +45%
Stroke (uncomplicated)

MS-DRG 066 · Inpatient stay

34 $26,020 $9,113 -27%
Diabetes (with complications)

MS-DRG 638 · Inpatient stay

34 $26,248 $12,170 -24%
Postoperative and Post-traumatic Infections with Major Complications

MS-DRG 862 · Inpatient stay

34 $63,516 $27,081 -14%
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without Major Complications

MS-DRG 460 · Inpatient stay

34 $180,731 $39,756 +25%
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures without Complications/mcc

MS-DRG 328 · Inpatient stay

34 $84,594 $17,170 +11%
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 026 · Inpatient stay

33 $105,635 $29,210 -21%
Sepsis

MS-DRG 870 · Inpatient stay

32 $250,502 $77,002 -7%
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 406 · Inpatient stay

32 $131,882 $32,145 -7%
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Complications

MS-DRG 519 · Inpatient stay

32 $116,507 $22,462 +36%
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Complications

MS-DRG 315 · Inpatient stay

31 $39,572 $13,602 -5%
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures without Cardiac Catheterization

MS-DRG 220 · Inpatient stay

31 $269,137 $52,706 +15%
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Complications

MS-DRG 454 · Inpatient stay

31 $281,756 $65,611 +27%
COPD (severe)

MS-DRG 190 · Inpatient stay

30 $34,254 $13,797 -18%
Heart Attack (with complications)

MS-DRG 281 · Inpatient stay

30 $29,475 $11,749 -33%
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 326 · Inpatient stay

30 $231,849 $67,463 +4%
Signs and Symptoms without Major Complications

MS-DRG 948 · Inpatient stay

29 $31,765 $12,156 about average
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Complications

MS-DRG 442 · Inpatient stay

29 $31,219 $12,794 -26%
Major Chest Procedures without Complications/mcc

MS-DRG 165 · Inpatient stay

29 $101,046 $21,747 +21%
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 271 · Inpatient stay

29 $134,760 $34,851 -10%
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities

MS-DRG 483 · Inpatient stay

29 $152,417 $27,604 +48%
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Major Complications

MS-DRG 001 · Inpatient stay

28 $1,158,127 $311,036 -14%
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D

MS-DRG 464 · Inpatient stay

28 $121,780 $29,875 -11%
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio

MS-DRG 809 · Inpatient stay

28 $55,257 $17,952 about average
Complications of Treatment with Major Complications

MS-DRG 919 · Inpatient stay

28 $64,241 $24,024 -14%
Chemotherapy without Acute Leukemia as Secondary Diagnosis with Major Complications

MS-DRG 846 · Inpatient stay

28 $94,552 $35,516 -12%
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Major Complications

MS-DRG 091 · Inpatient stay

27 $94,450 $27,831 +33%
Hypertension with Major Complications

MS-DRG 304 · Inpatient stay

27 $30,408 $13,223 -39%
Irregular Heartbeat (uncomplicated)

MS-DRG 310 · Inpatient stay

27 $16,600 $7,948 -34%
Skin Infection (without major complications)

MS-DRG 603 · Inpatient stay

27 $33,623 $12,618 +10%
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Complications

MS-DRG 092 · Inpatient stay

27 $47,362 $15,311 +5%
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 405 · Inpatient stay

27 $235,608 $64,777 -10%
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Complications

MS-DRG 493 · Inpatient stay

27 $117,430 $27,445 +15%
Level 8 Urology and Related Services

APC 5378 · Hospital outpatient visit

27 $98,499 $16,209 +14%
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Major Complications

MS-DRG 070 · Inpatient stay

26 $133,307 $35,319 +101%
Hip or Thigh Bone Surgery (severe)

MS-DRG 480 · Inpatient stay

26 $141,359 $34,614 +20%
Complications of Treatment with Complications

MS-DRG 920 · Inpatient stay

26 $35,621 $13,637 -19%
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Complications

MS-DRG 083 · Inpatient stay

25 $41,375 $16,860 -31%
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Operating Room Procedures without Complications/mcc

MS-DRG 145 · Inpatient stay

25 $62,457 $13,046 -10%
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with Operating Room Procedures with Major

MS-DRG 856 · Inpatient stay

25 $229,333 $68,653 +21%
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with Operating Room Procedures with

MS-DRG 857 · Inpatient stay

25 $94,185 $26,075 about average
Pulmonary Embolism with Major Complications or Acute Cor Pulmonale

MS-DRG 175 · Inpatient stay

24 $46,568 $18,766 -15%
Hip or Knee Replacement (without major complications)

MS-DRG 470 · Inpatient stay

24 $112,343 $19,935 +41%
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Major Complications

MS-DRG 432 · Inpatient stay

24 $82,477 $29,105 +3%
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Major

MS-DRG 441 · Inpatient stay

24 $50,108 $22,287 -34%
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with

MS-DRG 617 · Inpatient stay

24 $67,818 $23,956 -8%
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-neoplasm without Complications/mcc

MS-DRG 661 · Inpatient stay

24 $75,377 $12,700 +60%
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Major Complications

MS-DRG 438 · Inpatient stay

24 $75,099 $23,064 +8%
Coronary Bypass without Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications

MS-DRG 236 · Inpatient stay

23 $231,215 $44,025 +26%
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 673 · Inpatient stay

23 $141,439 $53,061 -8%
Other Operating Room Procedures for Injuries with Major Complications

MS-DRG 907 · Inpatient stay

23 $164,965 $51,896 -5%
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Complications

MS-DRG 372 · Inpatient stay

23 $31,117 $13,617 -22%
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Complications

MS-DRG 243 · Inpatient stay

22 $83,589 $22,305 -11%
Other Vascular Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 253 · Inpatient stay

22 $129,775 $32,002 +16%
Tracheostomy with Mechanical Ventilation >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face

MS-DRG 004 · Inpatient stay

22 $551,568 $177,655 about average
Nervous System Neoplasms with Major Complications

MS-DRG 054 · Inpatient stay

22 $71,919 $23,624 +9%
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Complications

MS-DRG 439 · Inpatient stay

22 $40,557 $13,668 +13%
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Major Complications

MS-DRG 444 · Inpatient stay

22 $62,749 $19,893 -12%
Other Operating Room Procedures for Injuries with Complications

MS-DRG 908 · Inpatient stay

22 $87,771 $21,662 about average
Implantation of Drug Infusion Device

APC 5471 · Hospital outpatient visit

22 $83,106 $14,734 +13%
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis without Major Complications

MS-DRG 536 · Inpatient stay

21 $23,967 $11,213 -27%
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Major Complications

MS-DRG 435 · Inpatient stay

21 $80,589 $22,993 about average
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 674 · Inpatient stay

21 $71,098 $28,316 -27%
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Major Complications

MS-DRG 228 · Inpatient stay

21 $308,279 $73,794 +37%
Major Bladder Procedures with Complications

MS-DRG 654 · Inpatient stay

21 $177,788 $36,437 +21%
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Complications

MS-DRG 657 · Inpatient stay

20 $131,082 $19,471 +46%
Lymphoma and Non-acute Leukemia with Major Complications

MS-DRG 840 · Inpatient stay

20 $158,608 $44,758 +11%
Lymphoma and Non-acute Leukemia with Complications

MS-DRG 841 · Inpatient stay

20 $66,837 $21,013 -26%
Postoperative and Post-traumatic Infections without Major Complications

MS-DRG 863 · Inpatient stay

20 $38,272 $14,238 about average
Spinal Procedures with Complications or Spinal Neurostimulators

MS-DRG 029 · Inpatient stay

20 $119,994 $38,108 -23%
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours

MS-DRG 207 · Inpatient stay

19 $264,615 $70,671 +3%
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Major Complications

MS-DRG 268 · Inpatient stay

19 $364,037 $84,312 +8%
Acute Leukemia with Major Complications

MS-DRG 834 · Inpatient stay

19 $268,937 $81,041 about average
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Major

MS-DRG 020 · Inpatient stay

19 $208,983 $85,479 -40%
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Major Complications

MS-DRG 056 · Inpatient stay

18 $112,774 $34,445 +31%
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures without Complications/mcc

MS-DRG 036 · Inpatient stay

18 $70,405 $17,813 about average
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Major Complications

MS-DRG 082 · Inpatient stay

18 $77,005 $28,094 -20%
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi

MS-DRG 829 · Inpatient stay

18 $133,903 $44,885 -28%
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Major Complications

MS-DRG 917 · Inpatient stay

18 $49,815 $16,918 -27%

These figures are averages across this hospital's Medicare patients in the most recent federal data year. They are not a quote and not your bill. For your own case, ask the hospital for a written good-faith estimate and check its published machine-readable price file.