The Mcdowell Hospital
430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730, Marion, NC 28752
The Mcdowell Hospital in Marion, NC has an average Medicare payment of $13,902 and a Value Score of C (64/100). Compare prices for 13 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
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About The Mcdowell Hospital
The Mcdowell Hospital holds a CMS 3-star quality rating — the middle of the federal scale, indicating performance close to the national average. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 1 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 50/100.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at The Mcdowell Hospital is $13,902, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. The Mcdowell Hospital's value rating (64/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. The CMS payment record for The Mcdowell Hospital lists 13 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, GI Hemorrhage with MCC, Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $21,651 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $14,273 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $9,773 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $8,730 |
Nutritional and Misc Metabolic Disorders with MCC DRG 641 · Metabolic | $13,199 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $8,465 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $14,110 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $11,392 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $40,475 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $5,582 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $7,655 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $17,311 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $8,113 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How The Mcdowell Hospital Compares
The Mcdowell Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $13,902, 6% below the North Carolina state average of $14,777. That is 12% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Respiratory, where the typical payment is $22,953 (39% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (64/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
The Mcdowell Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
The Mcdowell Hospital has an average payment of $13,902 across 13 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
The Mcdowell Hospital has a CMS star rating of 3 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
The Mcdowell Hospital has a Value Score of C (64/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Private facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, The Mcdowell Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730, Marion, NC 28752. Phone: (828) 659-5000.
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.