Wakemed Cary Hospital Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Wakemed Cary Hospital, Cary, NC in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Wakemed Cary Hospital profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
2,520
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 81 published DRGs
1.57
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
16%
Surgical stays
65%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
2,323
Medicare outpatient services
In 34 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Circulatory system434 discharges in 13 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 149 | $38,935 | $7,459 | $9,773 | 1.28 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 43 | $25,763 | $3,644 | $6,466 | 0.74 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mccMS-DRG 310, medical | 42 | $18,988 | $2,289 | $4,766 | 0.55 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 38 | $40,646 | $4,589 | $10,202 | 0.86 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 37 | $34,718 | $6,575 | $8,714 | 1.20 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 25 | $47,192 | $9,272 | $11,845 | 1.59 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 16 | $91,744 | $10,601 | $23,028 | 1.82 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 15 | $64,462 | $11,967 | $16,180 | 2.16 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 15 | $39,701 | $5,178 | $9,965 | 1.08 |
| Hypertension without MCCMS-DRG 305, medical | 15 | $28,139 | $3,634 | $7,063 | 0.75 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant without cc/mccMS-DRG 244, surgical | 14 | $76,140 | $10,073 | $19,111 | 1.83 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 13 | $30,685 | $4,143 | $7,702 | 0.91 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with CCMS-DRG 243, surgical | 12 | $85,806 | $14,063 | $21,537 | 2.28 |
Respiratory system420 discharges in 13 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 88 | $45,573 | $9,674 | $11,439 | 1.70 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 69 | $47,516 | $7,488 | $11,927 | 1.33 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 49 | $33,089 | $4,076 | $8,305 | 0.82 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 44 | $43,251 | $6,085 | $10,856 | 1.10 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with CCMS-DRG 178, medical | 35 | $42,118 | $5,292 | $10,572 | 0.99 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy without cc/mccMS-DRG 195, medical | 27 | $24,775 | $2,692 | $6,218 | 0.63 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 25 | $53,653 | $7,071 | $13,467 | 1.23 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 17 | $48,216 | $7,581 | $12,102 | 1.40 |
| Pulmonary embolism without MCCMS-DRG 176, medical | 15 | $35,835 | $2,964 | $8,995 | 0.82 |
| Major chest procedures with CCMS-DRG 164, surgical | 13 | $121,787 | $16,041 | $30,568 | 2.55 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with CCMS-DRG 191, medical | 13 | $30,285 | $4,206 | $7,602 | 0.85 |
| Bronchitis and asthma with cc/mccMS-DRG 202, medical | 13 | $32,746 | $5,033 | $8,219 | 0.96 |
| Major chest trauma with CCMS-DRG 184, medical | 12 | $48,521 | $5,475 | $12,179 | 1.05 |
Kidney and urinary tract347 discharges in 9 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 105 | $29,421 | $3,891 | $7,385 | 0.81 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 64 | $33,392 | $6,631 | $8,381 | 1.17 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 48 | $46,959 | $9,292 | $11,787 | 1.65 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 44 | $28,843 | $4,601 | $7,240 | 0.90 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 26 | $30,076 | $5,898 | $7,549 | 1.02 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 21 | $38,328 | $8,822 | $9,620 | 1.50 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mccMS-DRG 661, surgical | 15 | $48,910 | $5,899 | $12,276 | 1.05 |
| Renal failure without cc/mccMS-DRG 684, medical | 13 | $23,947 | $2,692 | $6,011 | 0.61 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with CCMS-DRG 660, surgical | 11 | $59,957 | $7,147 | $15,049 | 1.35 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases330 discharges in 4 DRGs
| 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 | 217 | $54,283 | $11,311 | $13,625 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 74 | $36,526 | $5,394 | $9,168 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 26 | $152,275 | $30,961 | $38,221 | 5.00 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 854, surgical | 13 | $97,902 | $12,356 | $24,573 | 2.04 |
Digestive system292 discharges in 10 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 69 | $46,719 | $5,060 | $11,727 | 0.98 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 59 | $29,972 | $3,912 | $7,523 | 0.79 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction without cc/mccMS-DRG 390, medical | 26 | $22,279 | $2,358 | $5,592 | 0.56 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 25 | $96,844 | $14,416 | $24,308 | 2.37 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 24 | $35,366 | $4,213 | $8,877 | 0.80 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 21 | $204,219 | $34,621 | $51,259 | 4.52 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 20 | $65,455 | $10,590 | $16,429 | 1.79 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 20 | $43,516 | $4,851 | $10,922 | 0.94 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 16 | $82,233 | $9,226 | $20,640 | 1.67 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 12 | $49,299 | $7,621 | $12,374 | 1.28 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue227 discharges in 11 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 52 | $98,844 | $12,290 | $24,810 | 2.07 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 35 | $84,126 | $12,338 | $21,116 | 2.11 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 18 | $107,246 | $17,872 | $26,919 | 2.95 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mccMS-DRG 482, surgical | 18 | $86,373 | $8,483 | $21,680 | 1.59 |
| Fractures of hip and pelvis without MCCMS-DRG 536, medical | 18 | $30,736 | $3,772 | $7,715 | 0.79 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 18 | $42,703 | $4,933 | $10,718 | 0.97 |
| Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with CCMS-DRG 493, surgical | 16 | $93,894 | $14,796 | $23,567 | 2.40 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 15 | $82,202 | $10,209 | $20,633 | 1.88 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 14 | $154,735 | $21,298 | $38,839 | 3.66 |
| Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremitiesMS-DRG 483, surgical | 12 | $115,229 | $14,116 | $28,923 | 2.48 |
| Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCCMS-DRG 563, medical | 11 | $32,860 | $4,392 | $8,248 | 0.90 |
Nervous system135 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 46 | $42,638 | $5,116 | $10,702 | 1.02 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction without cc/mccMS-DRG 066, medical | 29 | $34,741 | $3,054 | $8,720 | 0.69 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 22 | $74,544 | $10,776 | $18,711 | 2.00 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCCMS-DRG 057, medical | 13 | $29,926 | $7,519 | $7,512 | 1.36 |
| Traumatic stupor and coma <1 hour with CCMS-DRG 086, medical | 13 | $57,473 | $7,404 | $14,426 | 1.32 |
| Seizures with MCCMS-DRG 100, medical | 12 | $70,167 | $11,390 | $17,612 | 1.98 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic127 discharges in 5 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 56 | $29,849 | $3,717 | $7,492 | 0.78 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 31 | $33,727 | $7,666 | $8,466 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 16 | $31,997 | $4,495 | $8,031 | 0.90 |
| Amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with CCMS-DRG 617, surgical | 12 | $62,292 | $11,957 | $15,635 | 1.98 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 12 | $45,199 | $8,757 | $11,345 | 1.45 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast68 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 57 | $22,919 | $4,581 | $5,753 | 0.88 |
| Cellulitis with MCCMS-DRG 602, medical | 11 | $42,970 | $8,882 | $10,786 | 1.49 |
Blood and immune system56 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 40 | $35,089 | $4,822 | $8,807 | 0.90 |
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 16 | $42,832 | $8,023 | $10,751 | 1.40 |
Factors influencing health status29 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms without MCCMS-DRG 948, medical | 18 | $35,316 | $3,883 | $8,864 | 0.80 |
| Other factors influencing health statusMS-DRG 951, medical | 11 | $19,835 | $2,610 | $4,978 | 0.59 |
Other24 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with MCCMS-DRG 981, surgical | 12 | $226,099 | $43,980 | $56,751 | 4.74 |
| Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with CCMS-DRG 982, surgical | 12 | $95,948 | $14,824 | $24,083 | 2.49 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas17 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with CCMS-DRG 418, surgical | 17 | $69,427 | $8,899 | $17,426 | 1.63 |
Mental diseases and disorders14 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic disturbances and intellectual disabilityMS-DRG 884, medical | 14 | $37,009 | $10,050 | $9,289 | 1.76 |
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.
Outpatient services
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 472 | 436 | $22,272 | $1,949 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 223 | 143 | $16,093 | $1,660 | $1,752 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 178 | 154 | $15,402 | $1,340 | $1,445 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 151 | 140 | $65,685 | $9,998 | $10,772 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 146 | 125 | $26,700 | $2,437 | $2,629 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 129 | 127 | $22,151 | $2,109 | $2,208 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 122 | 109 | $15,501 | $1,442 | $1,516 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 99 | 99 | $40,025 | $4,010 | $4,358 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 83 | 71 | $11,478 | $1,129 | $1,220 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 83 | 79 | $28,495 | $3,619 | $3,918 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 77 | 77 | $59,900 | $7,872 | $8,569 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 48 | 45 | $13,677 | $1,144 | $1,196 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 47 | 46 | $17,502 | $2,282 | $2,405 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 46 | 45 | $162,723 | $19,696 | $21,117 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 40 | 39 | $25,779 | $2,480 | $2,636 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 37 | 37 | $89,072 | $14,702 | $15,763 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 35 | 35 | $50,208 | $7,194 | $8,164 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 32 | 28 | $14,656 | $1,718 | $2,141 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 24 | 21 | $4,209 | $1,005 | $1,204 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 23 | 23 | $30,065 | $2,734 | $2,930 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 22 | 21 | $52,747 | $4,678 | $4,982 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 22 | 22 | $40,165 | $5,130 | $5,339 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 22 | 22 | $69,198 | $8,265 | $8,874 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 20 | 20 | $23,539 | $2,686 | $2,833 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 20 | 19 | $39,745 | $4,096 | $4,338 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5414 | 17 | 17 | $22,941 | $2,110 | $2,389 |
| Level 3 Lower GI ProceduresAPC 5313 | 16 | 15 | $23,766 | $2,028 | $2,176 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 15 | 15 | $20,713 | $2,167 | $2,373 |
| Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5222 | 14 | 14 | $46,078 | $6,091 | $6,514 |
| Level 6 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5376 | 13 | 13 | $41,486 | $6,649 | $7,291 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 12 | 12 | $40,536 | $3,942 | $3,946 |
| Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5224 | 12 | 12 | $109,639 | $15,854 | $17,052 |
| Level 3 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5303 | 12 | 12 | $21,901 | $2,747 | $2,888 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 11 | 11 | $115,863 | $14,123 | $14,606 |
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.