Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.4% | 126 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.9% | 262 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.4% | 389 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.7% | 219 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.3% | 89 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 102 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 189 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 1,483 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.27% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown a Good Hospital?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Columbia, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Columbia
#5
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
60 vs 63
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown a good hospital?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is an acute care hospital in Columbia, SC with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown located?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is located at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. Phone: (803) 256-5300.
What is the star rating for Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown have an emergency room?
Yes, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 159 patients/yr | $65,509 | $13,566 | 79% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 130 patients/yr | $134,824 | $22,442 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 116 patients/yr | $32,168 | $8,440 | 74% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $44,839 | $10,274 | 77% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 60 patients/yr | $32,199 | $6,543 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $34,585 | $8,701 | 75% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 55 patients/yr | $46,868 | $8,784 | 81% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 49 patients/yr | $27,692 | $7,720 | 72% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 49 patients/yr | $72,890 | $13,984 | 81% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 46 patients/yr | $24,812 | $6,432 | 74% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Richland
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 420026