Musc Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 4.5% | 101 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 231 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 510 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 400 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.2% | 144 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 573 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 204 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 3,565 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.48% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Musc Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Musc Medical Center has a trust score of 52/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Charleston, SC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Charleston
#5
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
52 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.4/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Musc Medical Center a good hospital?
Musc Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Charleston, SC with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 52/100.
Where is Musc Medical Center located?
Musc Medical Center is located at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Phone: (843) 792-2300.
What is the star rating for Musc Medical Center?
Musc Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Musc Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Musc Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 497 patients/yr | $70,072 | $24,550 | 65% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 219 patients/yr | $37,313 | $16,718 | 55% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 135 patients/yr | $112,214 | $30,178 | 73% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 132 patients/yr | $59,995 | $18,725 | 69% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 124 patients/yr | $188,289 | $46,574 | 75% less |
RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 118 patients/yr | $30,905 | $14,163 | 54% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC 117 patients/yr | $33,569 | $13,194 | 61% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 113 patients/yr | $74,895 | $26,175 | 65% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 108 patients/yr | $27,366 | $12,122 | 56% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 106 patients/yr | $40,022 | $13,336 | 67% 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
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Charleston
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 420004