Owensboro Health · Greenville, KY
4 of 5
CMS star rating
90
Beds
1,087
Inpatient discharges a year
$63.3M
Net patient revenue a year
29
In-network payers
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is a 90-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Greenville, KY, affiliated with Owensboro Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 29 in-network payers and 166 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$1,700 - $4,720
from 4 insurers · median $2,747
188 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$5,409 - $7,945
from 2 insurers · median $6,677
21 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$2,356 - $4,301
from 4 insurers · median $3,809
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$367 - $1,051
from 4 insurers · median $785
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$25,582 - $37,899
from 2 insurers · median $31,741
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,103 - $4,254
from 2 insurers · median $2,679
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$506 - $1,553
from 4 insurers · median $1,050
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$367 - $1,051
from 4 insurers · median $591
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$17,624 - $27,235
from 2 insurers · median $22,429
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$13,045 - $21,519
from 2 insurers · median $17,282
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$367 - $1,080
from 4 insurers · median $785
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,076 - $2,098
from 2 insurers · median $1,587
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,170 - $2,122
from 2 insurers · median $1,646
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$367 - $1,051
from 4 insurers · median $777
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76705
$372 - $680
from 4 insurers · median $523
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$1,123 - $2,051
from 2 insurers · median $1,587
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$111 - $202
from 4 insurers · median $182
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95810
$1,871 - $3,416
from 4 insurers · median $3,063
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$403 - $736
from 4 insurers · median $664
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$52 - $200
from 4 insurers · median $101
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$542 - $1,051
from 4 insurers · median $911
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95811
$950 - $3,671
from 4 insurers · median $2,482
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$542 - $1,051
from 4 insurers · median $783
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93880
$256 - $988
from 4 insurers · median $668
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 16 | 397% | 5 | 9 |
| Insurer B* | 21 | 295% | 10 | 10 |
| Insurer C* | 19 | 215% | 5 | 14 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 183% | 7 | 15 |
How we chose these services: 2 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 19 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 3 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
4 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$63.3M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Owensboro Health, Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 47-3944197Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | 41Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 36 more | 1740235316 Oh Muhlenberg LLC1407800436 Oh Muhlenberg LLC1912952599 Oh Muhlenberg LLCand 10 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY 42345
(270) 338-8000
How Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
4 of 5
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 4 measures
0 better, 4 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 1 of 2 measures
1 better, 1 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 6 measures
1 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
69%
Lower than 57% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.95
Lower than 54% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
148 min
Lower than 50% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
80%
Higher than 84% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 4 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 4 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 1 of 2 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 6 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 69% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.95 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 148 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 80% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.22% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+1.63% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, beside the US median and the average of KY hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.2 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 381 cases | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.543 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.11 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.485 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 29 cases | 8.3 | 8.5 | 9.152 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 50 cases | 11.5 | 11 | 11.98 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 119 cases | 14.6 | 15.2 | 16.6 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.38 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 541 cases | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.6092 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 185 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 713 cases | 0.27 | 0.2 | 0.2113 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 681 cases | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.2787 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 121 cases | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.306 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 49% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.711 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 10.2 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 128 cases | 3.29 | 3.4 | 3.435 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 61% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.85 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 57 cases | 1.73 | 1.72 | 1.761 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 115 cases | 1 | 1.02 | 1.077 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 57% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 13.02 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 55 cases | -30.7 | 1.25 | 9.521 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 121 cases | -35.7 | 3.85 | 12.61 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 215 cases | 12 | 12.9 | 13.03 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 90% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.97 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.4 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.027 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.42 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.55 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 48 cases | 19.7 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 79 cases | 21.8 | 21.3 | 21.36 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.142 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 171 cases | 16.6 | 17.2 | 17.37 | Better than 77% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.339 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.151 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 313 | 1,370 | 2,960 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.19 | 0.9835 | 2.924 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.453 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7803 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2917 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.135 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 778 | 1,799 | 3,041 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.425 | 1.377 | 3.578 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.172 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5965 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.4763 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.339 | 2.135 | 2.932 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 50 | 61 | 98 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.281 | 1.591 | 2.685 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 1 | 2.881 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.7155 | 0.9389 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 19% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2818 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.126 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 73.52 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6952 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8043 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.9479 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2803 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.29 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5,303 | 14,451 | 34,235 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.175 | 0.567 | 2.406 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.093 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7481 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.188 | 0.127 | 0.149 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.015 | 0.747 | 1.678 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5,303 | 13,646 | 31,551 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4.051 | 5.683 | 15.64 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 2 | 5.011 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.741 | 0.279 | 0.3987 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 80 | 73 | 74.59 | Better than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 9 | 8 | 7.987 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 11 | 18 | 17.42 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 90 | 87 | 86.82 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.533 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 77 | 80 | 82.24 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 91 | 91 | 92.18 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.772 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.8 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 18 | 16 | 13.99 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 83 | 79 | 81.87 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 94 | 91 | 91.67 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 1 | 5 | 4.823 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.417 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 16 | 16 | 13.3 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 56 | 61 | 63.23 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 76 | 77 | 78.17 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 19 | 19 | 18.58 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.833 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 25 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 87 | 86 | 85.77 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 13 | 13 | 13.37 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.317 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 87 | 87 | 86.63 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 19 | 14 | 14.65 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 81 | 86 | 85.35 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 80 | 74 | 76.86 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 0 | 7 | 6.333 | The best result, shared by 1% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 20 | 19 | 16.81 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 78 | 77 | 80.25 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 2 | 6 | 5.278 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 20 | 17 | 14.47 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 91 | 85 | 87.39 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 0 | 3 | 3.125 | The best result, shared by 3% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 9 | 11 | 9.486 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 8 | 7.544 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 18 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 78 | 72 | 73.08 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 91 | 88 | 88.38 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.333 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 73 | 74 | 75.21 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 8 | 9 | 9.458 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 19 | 16 | 15.33 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 69 | 75 | 77.63 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 8 | 5 | 5.153 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 23 | 20 | 17.22 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 79 | 77 | 79.5 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 5 | 4 | 4.028 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 16 | 19 | 16.47 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 84 | 86 | 88 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.556 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 12 | 11 | 9.444 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 64 | 59 | 62.39 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 6 | 9 | 8.089 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 30 | 31 | 29.52 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 85 | 82 | 83.2 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.633 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 3 | 5 | 5.19 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 69 | 71 | 70.95 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 87 | 87 | 86.8 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 28 | 23 | 23.86 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.6 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 40 | 47 | 50.82 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 31 | 30 | 28.18 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 29 | 22 | 21 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.433 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 6 | 12 | 11.93 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 94 | 88 | 88.07 | Better than 95% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,517 cases | 14 | 8 | 8.032 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 395 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.132 | Worse than 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 688 cases | 1 | 0 | 0.4286 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 604 cases | 79 | 79 | 74.25 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 423 cases | 164 | 154 | 153 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 366 cases | 148 | 148 | 147 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 227 | |||
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 49 cases | 406 | 293 | 305 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 16,093 cases | 0 | 1 | 1.418 | The best result, shared by 23% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 68.9 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 155 cases | 100 | 97 | 93.89 | The best result, shared by 27% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 63.27 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 489 cases | 19 | 15 | 16.73 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 128 cases | 80 | 65 | 66.02 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 32 cases | 94 | 73 | 74.36 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 24 cases | 96 | 88 | 85.06 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 128 cases | 86 | 82 | 81.94 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 89 cases | 94 | 94 | 94.58 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.88 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 74 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.33 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 76.94 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.3 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 3.9 | 5 | 7.251 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.595 |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.92 | 0.99 | 1.007 | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.667 | 20 | 14.1 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 1.667 | 5 | 3.571 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 60 | 10 | 19.82 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 15 | 2.5 | 5.134 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 69 | 34 | 44.76 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 17.25 | 8.75 | 11.37 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 75 | 40 | 46.5 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 18.75 | 10 | 11.8 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 52.67 | 29.5 | 31.05 | Better than 95% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 30 | 35 | 16.67 | 20 | 6.667 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 10 | 8.75 | 5.556 | 5 | 1.667 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 20 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 60 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 6.667 | 0 | 13.33 | 15 | 15 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 56 | Not Available | 30 | 64 | 69 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 18.67 | Not Available | 10 | 16 | 17.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 15 | 75 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 3.75 | 18.75 |
| VBP total performance score | 35.33 | Not Available | 28.89 | 39.75 | 52.67 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.011 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9628 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.024 | 0.9969 | 1.008 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 53 cases | 1.045 | 0.9983 | 1.009 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.084 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 117 cases | 0.9758 | 0.9955 | 1.006 | Better than 64% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9909 | 0.95 | 1.001 | 1.045 | 1.05 | 1.024 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.002 | 1.004 | 1.09 | 1.069 | 1.067 | 1.045 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.075 | 1.155 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9354 | 0.951 | 0.9755 | 0.9949 | 1.009 | 0.9758 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5632 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.28 | 0.346 | 0.3899 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.9125 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8459 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9535 | 0.9628 | 1.023 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.411 | 0.7945 | 0.8867 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.1128 | -0.0453 | 0.1443 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -0.1051 | -0.0268 | 0 | -0.5652 | -0.5122 | 0.1128 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2002)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
90
Medicare-certified beds
79
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
1,087
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 36%, Medicaid 2%
3,983
Inpatient days
23% of available bed days used
384
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 839843). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 1,388 | 89 | 2,506 | 3,983 |
| Discharges | 396 | 17 | 674 | 1,087 |
| Average length of stay | 3.5 days | 5.2 days | 3.7 days | 3.7 days |
| Average daily census | 3.8 | 0.2 | 6.9 | 10.9 |
1,503
Medicare Advantage days
339 discharges
469
Medicaid managed care days
119 discharges
1,542
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 41 | 3,063 | 1,098 | 20% |
| Intensive care unit | 6 | 920 | 290 | 42% |
| Skilled nursing facility | 43 | 13,014 | 657 | 83% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 158 Medicare discharges in 7 published DRGs; 0% surgical; 78% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 43 | $27,449 | $11,721 | $10,541 | 1.98 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 29 | $19,540 | $8,731 | $7,503 | 1.33 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 27 | $19,241 | $9,145 | $7,389 | 1.28 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 18 | $17,043 | $4,949 | $6,545 | 0.79 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 16 | $15,469 | $5,256 | $5,940 | 0.81 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 14 | $14,829 | $7,494 | $5,694 | 1.17 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 11 | $16,683 | $8,846 | $6,406 | 1.50 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 361 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 188 | 114 | $13,606 | $1,547 | $1,752 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 140 | 123 | $9,471 | $1,816 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 21 | 21 | $26,725 | $3,855 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 12 | 11 | $15,664 | $1,953 | $2,405 |
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 614 in 2020 to 561 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42345 | 237 | 42% | 846 | $6.9M | 41% | 39% |
| 42330 | 153 | 27% | 565 | $4.8M | 34% | 33% |
| 42337 | 42 | 7% | 170 | $1.3M | 42% | 47% |
| 42325 | 31 | 6% | 116 | $952,909 | 26% | 36% |
| 42367 | 20 | 4% | 104 | $721,213 | 50% | 40% |
| 42323 | 19 | 3% | 58 | $504,053 | 44% | 35% |
| 42344 | 17 | 3% | 47 | $412,457 | 37% | 39% |
| 42339 | 16 | 3% | 62 | $619,349 | 47% | 62% |
| 42324 | 15 | 3% | 47 | $333,992 | 38% | 39% |
| 42256 | 11 | 2% | 26 | $293,601 | 5% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 561 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2014). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
79
Registered nurses
9
Licensed practical nurses
4
Pharmacists
14
Respiratory therapists
7
Physical therapists
4
Occupational therapists
2
Speech pathologists and audiologists
19
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
10
Laboratory technicians
4
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
180
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
206 clinicians who bill Medicare list Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Neurology Physician
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Pain Medicine Physician
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Pain Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Neurology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Ophthalmology Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Radiation Oncology Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Otolaryngology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Revenue, expenses and income Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported to Medicare for Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $190.5M | 300.8% |
| Inpatient | $45.1M | 71.2% |
| Outpatient | $145.4M | 229.5% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$127.2M | -200.8% |
| Net patient revenue | $63.3M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$60.5M | -95.5% |
| Operating income from patient care | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| Other income | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Investment income | $2,011 | 0.0% |
| Other | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Net income | $4.2M | 6.7% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $34.7M | 18.4% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $43.2M | 22.9% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $110.6M | 58.7% |
| Total charges | $188.4M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's latest cost report.
4.5%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
6.6%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
9.5%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
55% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$33.31
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
1.5%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.94
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.02
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
6 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
32 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
1754 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.23
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
8.4 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (May 2025), across all fund types: $280.3M in total assets and a -$5.8M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $939,330 | 0.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $5.6M | 2.0% |
| Inventory | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Total current assets | $265.5M | 94.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $14.1M | 5.0% |
| Investments and other assets | $770,270 | 0.3% |
| Total assets | $280.3M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $281.6M | 100.5% |
| Total liabilities | $286.1M | 102.1% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$5.8M | -2.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$819,173
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$3.1M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$4.3M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$4.5M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
7.5% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | May 2020 | May 2021 | May 2022 | May 2023 | May 2024 | May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $35.7M | $39.7M | $48.4M | $49.4M | $57.7M | $63.3M |
| Operating expenses | $41.3M | $45.9M | $50.1M | $53.7M | $56.9M | $60.5M |
| Operating margin | -15.8% | -15.7% | -3.6% | -8.6% | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Net income | $1.5M | -$3.9M | $1.8M | -$2.6M | $2.4M | $4.2M |
| Total assets | $29.4M | $25.7M | $26.7M | $97.1M | $184.9M | $280.3M |
| Discharges | 886 | 968 | 1,222 | 1,143 | 1,147 | 1,087 |
| Inpatient days | 4,315 | 3,977 | 5,192 | 4,635 | 4,604 | 3,983 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 641 | 909 | 1,427 | 1,682 | 1,617 | 1,503 |
| Beds | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Employees (FTE) | 301 | 305 | 317 | 325 | 388 | 384 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural health clinic | $1.2M | $6.1M | $5.1M | 1.20 | 14,937 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $5.9M | $36.3M | 0.16 | ||
| Emergency | $2M | $4.5M | $24.2M | 0.19 | 5,220 |
| Laboratory | $1.1M | $4.4M | $14M | 0.32 | 2,695 |
| Operating room | $1.4M | $4.3M | $22M | 0.20 | 5,060 |
| Ambulance services | $1.8M | $3.9M | $5.8M | 0.68 | |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $3.2M | $8.8M | 0.37 | ||
| Home health agency | $1.6M | $3.2M | $2.4M | 1.32 | 4,767 |
| Physical therapy | $1.1M | $2.2M | $5.2M | 0.43 | 3,570 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $886,601 | $2.2M | $3M | 0.74 | 3,668 |
| Coal miners clinic | $1M | $2.2M | $2.3M | 0.95 | 3,794 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.9M | $1.9M | 0.97 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $709,752 | $1.4M | $2.5M | 0.58 | 758 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $1.4M | $7.9M | 0.18 | ||
| Mri | $130,851 | $626,398 | $3.1M | 0.20 | 1,260 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $275,283 | $616,837 | $1.6M | 0.40 | 1,320 |
| Pain management | $62,286 | $610,082 | $1.4M | 0.42 | 8,997 |
| Intravenous therapy | $156,195 | $496,988 | $610,326 | 0.81 | |
| Electrocardiology | $174,295 | $375,667 | $3.6M | 0.10 | |
| Ultrasound | $222,289 | $362,863 | $1.4M | 0.25 | 293 |
| Ct scan | $85,631 | $323,509 | $10.2M | 0.03 | 410 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $108,428 | $266,435 | $275,418 | 0.97 | 1,129 |
| Radioisotope | $78,859 | $240,741 | $2.7M | 0.09 | 258 |
| Clinic | $85,965 | $239,984 | $836,688 | 0.29 | 768 |
| Speech pathology | $96,877 | $169,334 | $691,636 | 0.24 | |
| Sports medicine | $67,143 | $121,392 | |||
| Anesthesiology | $80,117 | $2.3M | 0.03 | ||
| Other op services | $1,902 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled nursing facility | $2.8M | $6.5M | $9.1M | 0.71 | 15,662 |
| Adults & pediatrics | $2.2M | $5.6M | $6.1M | 0.91 | 15,244 |
| Intensive care unit | $945,477 | $2M | $3.2M | 0.64 | 1,960 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $1.7M | $10.3M | 29,602 | $59.00 | 32,837 |
| Employee benefits department | $7.7M | 1,898 | |||
| Pharmacy | $959,090 | $5.1M | 20,714 | $46.30 | 3,200 |
| Operation of plant | $1.2M | $2.7M | 44,659 | $26.27 | 9,260 |
| Cafeteria | $733,159 | $1.4M | 38,068 | $19.26 | |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1.2M | ||||
| Housekeeping | $698,097 | $1.2M | 39,165 | $17.82 | 1,635 |
| Central services & supply | $305,231 | $754,516 | 10,849 | $28.13 | 4,020 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $729,618 | 156,881 | |||
| Nursing administration | $550,319 | $703,988 | 11,440 | $48.10 | 788 |
| Medical records & library | $244,559 | $249,938 | 5,869 | $41.67 | 2,435 |
| Laundry & linen service | $187,005 | 527 | |||
| Dietary | $29,325 | $44,787 | 753 | $38.94 | 5,812 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839843, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.48
Case mix index
Higher than 25% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
18.9%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
347
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Rural
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 1.53 | 1.52 | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| Wage index | 0.821 | 0.822 | 0.819 | 0.825 | 0.843 | 0.864 | 0.879 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.57% | -0.29% | -0.50% | -0.28% | -0.34% | -0.48% | -0.22% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.10% | +0.27% | +0.27% | -0.35% | +0.74% | +1.56% | +1.63% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 557 | 557 | 511 | 470 | 395 | 440 | 347 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Owensboro Health, Inc
Operational/managerial control, since 2014
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 11 of 14 are shown.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
Caravan Health ACO 50 LLC
ACO A5160, current agreement since 2023. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's legal name.
Mch skilled unit
CCN 185008, certified 1966, Medicare prospective payment
Mch home health agency
CCN 187096, certified 1966, Medicare prospective payment
Mch rural health clinic
CCN 183478, certified 2012, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital range from $542 to $1,051 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $771. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $916. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital range from $367 to $1,051 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,051. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $667. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital range from $1,076 to $2,098 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $2,098. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,479. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital range from $52 to $200 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $200. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $153. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital range from $13,045 to $21,519 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $13,045. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $27,009. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is higher than 58% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.22% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (43 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (29 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (27 discharges).
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.48 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 25% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported 1,087 inpatient discharges and 3,983 inpatient days from Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported 384 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported $63.3M in net patient revenue on $190.5M of gross charges for Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, an operating margin of 4.5%, and net income of $4.2M.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reported $4.5M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, including $819,173 of charity care at cost.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Mark A Marsh as President since 2021.
Insurers' price transparency files list Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital under employer identification number 47-3944197 (Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital). 41 health plans and networks list 47-3944197 for it.
206 clinicians who bill Medicare list Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (41), internal medicine physician (22), cardiovascular disease physician (13).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, effective 2002.
In its Medicare enrollment, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital reports Owensboro Health, Inc as Operational/managerial control.
CMS lists 32 services at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, including Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital came from ZIP codes 42345 (237), 42330 (153), 42337 (42).
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital has 90 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is located at 440 Hopkinsville Street, Greenville, KY 42345. Its main phone number is (270) 338-8000.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 180004.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is 1407800436.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is affiliated with Owensboro Health.
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital lists 29 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
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}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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